Bishop of Arles, France, and friend and relative of St. Honoratus. He was born to a noble family in Lorraine and was successful, although he gave up his secular career to join St. Honoratus at Lerins Abbey. When Honoratus died after being named the bishop of Arles, Hilary was chosen as his successor in 429. He was known for his austerities, his aid to the poor, and for ransoming captives. On two occasions Hilary became embroiled in controversies with Pope St. Leo I the Great, but they were ...

Pope Francis offers Easter greetings to Eastern-rite Catholics and Orthodox brothers and sisters who celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection according to the Julian Calendar, and prays for peace for Ukraine, and for Palestine and Israel.

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In his reflections on the Sunday Gospel during the Regina Coeli, Pope Francis recalls Jesus' words to the Apostles, “I do not call you servants any longer, but friends," and encourages us to grow in friendship with the Lord and sharing it with others. At the same time, he offers prayers for flood victims in Brazil and for dialogue and peace in Ukraine, Palestine, and Israel.

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The Catholic faithful of the Diocese of Francistown in Botswana are saddened by the unexpected death of their shepherd, Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello SVD, who died on Saturday morning.

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Panama goes to the polls today to choose a new president after the Electoral Tribunal ruled that the front-runner can compete, replacing a former President who is forbidden from running after a conviction for money laundering.

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Egyptian TV reports mediators and Hamas have reached an agreement on several issues regarding a potential ceasefire in Gaza.

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Southern Brazil is engulfed by the heaviest and most persistent flooding for decades, which has killed scores of people with many more missing.

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As the Church marks the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Fr Luke Gregory, ofm, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “God is love".

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The St. Florian commemorated in the Roman Martyrology on May 4th, was an officer of the Roman army, who occupied a high administrative post in Noricum, now part of Austria, and who suffered death for the Faith in the days of Diocletian. His legendary "Acts" state that he gave himself up at Lorch to the soldiers of Aquilinus, the governor, when they were rounding up the Christians, and after making a bold confession, he was twice scourged, half-flayed alive, set on fire, and finally thrown into ...

Pope Francis welcomes the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, on Saturday morning. Following their meeting, President Amherd visited the Secretariat of State where discussions focused on various international crises and efforts for diplomatic solutions leading to a cessation of hostilities as soon as possible.

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