Historical Events in Church Annals for April 30:

311 A.D.


Roman Emperor Galerius issues the first edict of toleration for Christianity ending three centuries of terrible persecutions.

1250 A.D.


Saint Louis IX, King of France, ransoms his crusaders and himself in a deal with the Saracens at Daimetta, allowing the freed troops to go to the Holy Land.

1492 A.D.


Christopher Columbus receives his commission for exploration of the New World from Queen Isabella of Spain.

1623 A.D.


Birth of Franaois de Montmorency Laval who would go on to become the first Bishop of Canada.

April 30, 1998 volume 9, no. 84        ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME       DAILY CATHOLIC