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Pope Francis celebrates Palm Sunday Mass on March 24, 2013 in St. Peter's Square.

Knights' Pope Francis documentary to re-air on Sunday

Nov 1, 2013

A new documentary on Pope Francis by the Knights of Columbus, entitled “Francis: The Pope from the New World,” will... Read more

Knights' documentary explores life, vision of Pope Francis

Oct 14, 2013

A new documentary produced by the Knights of Columbus traces the background of Pope Francis, offering insight into his life... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.

Pope praises Knights of Columbus for their charity, 'unfailing support'

Oct 10, 2013

At a recent audience, Pope Francis encouraged the Knights of Columbus to continue working towards the renewal of society through... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.

Knights of Columbus aid ongoing response to Newtown shooting

Oct 2, 2013

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Parish of Newtown, Conn., received a $100,000 gift from the Knights of Columbus to support... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York.

New York cardinal warns of rampant 'disposable culture'

Aug 14, 2013

By Elise Harris

At a recent Knights of Columbus event, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York and other Church leaders warned against... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley speaks at the States Dinner at the Knight's Supreme Convention in San Antonio, Texas on August 6, 2013.

Evangelization blocked by our own 'hesitancy' to convert

Aug 7, 2013

By Elise Harris

The biggest obstacle to the success of the New Evangelization is the reluctance of individual Catholics to let themselves be... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013.

Knights recognized by Pope Francis for charity, witness

Aug 7, 2013

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis issued a letter to the Knights of Columbus on the occasion of their 131st annual convention, praising them... Read more

Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of San Antonio gives the homily during the opening Mass of the KC Supreme Convention Aug. 6, 2013.

Archbishop lauds work of Knights, urges immigration reform

Aug 6, 2013

By Elise Harris

At the Knights of Columbus' annual meeting, Texas Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller praised the group for its worldwide charitable work and... Read more

Knights of Columbus announce record-breaking charitable giving

Jun 26, 2013

The results of the annual charitable giving survey shows that the Knights of Columbus completed more volunteer service hours and... Read more

Knights grateful for Gonzaga student group status

May 2, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

The Knights of Columbus applauded a decision by Gonzaga University to grant them recognition as a sponsored organization after their... Read more

CNA

Knights of Columbus to help devastated Texas town

Apr 19, 2013

The Knights of Columbus have announced a donation drive to help the community of West, Texas after a massive fertilizer... Read more

Part of a student's letter to a seminarian. Courtesy of John Tirado, NJ State Council, Knights of Columbus.

School kids support seminarians through letter campaign

Apr 18, 2013

Catholic men studying to be priests have expressed their “deepest appreciation” for words and prayers of encouragement from grade school... Read more

Eric Cunningham, Associate Professor at Gonzaga University. Courtesy of Eric Cunningham.

Gonzaga professor denies school's claim to support Knights

Apr 15, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

A professor at Gonzaga University has countered claims by the school that it supports the campus' Knights of Columbus Council... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson speaks with CNA in Rome on March 15, 2013.

Pope Francis could renew Catholicism in Americas, says Knights' chief

Mar 15, 2013

By Alan Holdren

Just as Pope John Paul II influenced many in Poland, the rise of an Argentinian to the papacy is set... Read more

Knights of Columbus launch Twitter prayer campaign for Pope

Feb 19, 2013

The Knights of Columbus have invited the faithful to participate in a Twitter initiative to pledge their prayers for Pope... Read more

In 1967, the Order collaborates with the John LaFarge Institute in New York City on programs to promote social justice and ecumenical outreach. Courtesy of Knights of Columbus Archives.

Knights of Columbus celebrate history of breaking down racial barriers

Feb 8, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

During Black History Month, the Knights of Columbus are noting the Catholic organization's “forward-thinking” attitudes towards racial equality long before... Read more

Knights Sponsor Prayer Drive for Newtown.

Knights in Newtown organize nationwide prayer drive

Dec 21, 2012

By Carl Bunderson

The Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima parish in Newtown, Conn. have organized a prayer drive for the benefit... Read more

CNA

Catholics United urges 'gay marriage' surrender

Oct 26, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

The group Catholics United, which until now has avoided directly contradicting Catholic teaching in its defense of Democratic political causes,... Read more

Carl Anderson and his new e-book “Proclaim Liberty: Notes on the Next Great Awakening”

New e-book on Catholic voting urges political transformation

Oct 6, 2012

Carl Anderson, head of the Knights of Columbus, will release an e-book of his three recent major speeches on responsibility... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.

Knights leader will promote family, laity at New Evangelization synod

Sep 29, 2012

By Carl Bunderson

Carl Anderson, the head of the Knights of Columbus, will focus his participation at the upcoming Synod of Bishops on... Read more