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Cardinal Mahony: Prop. 8 ruling based on feelings, not God’s plan for mankind
A federal judge’s decision overturning Proposition 8 relied solely on feelings and not God’s plan for human society, Cardinal Roger... Read more
Knights of Columbus to promote worldwide Rosary for Mexico's bicentennial
The Knights of Columbus announced today that to celebrate the Bicentennial of Mexico’s National Independence, the organization will hold a... Read more
Knights of Columbus resolve to promote life and marriage, defend the Pope
The Knights of Columbus closed their 128th Supreme Convention today in Washington, D.C., approving several resolutions renewing the fraternal organization's... Read more
Pro-life leaders 'deeply' troubled by Kagan confirmation
After Solicitor General Elena Kagan was confirmed on Thursday as the next U.S. Supreme Court Justice, pro-life groups reacted to... Read more
New evangelization and defense of marriage are priorities for K of C, says Supreme Knight
In an exclusive interview with CNA, Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson explained that the priorities of the Knights of Columbus... Read more
Speaker Pelosi avoids question about unborn Jesus’ right to life
Citing her previous references to the Incarnation, a journalist recently asked legal abortion supporter House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) at... Read more
Catholic Charities relief effort for victims of Gulf oil spill running out of funds
Efforts to help those affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill are running out of funds, Catholic Charities of the... Read more
Pro-family groups decry Prop. 8 ruling allowing same-sex 'marriage'
Critics are denouncing Wednesday's ruling by a U.S. district judge who struck down the voter-approved Proposition 8, a measure that... Read more
US Catholic bishops say Prop. 8 ruling misuses the law
After U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker struck down California's Proposition 8 on Wednesday afternoon, Cardinal Francis George, president of the... Read more
California judge strikes down Prop. 8 citing 'fundamental right to marry'
A California federal judge issued a ruling this afternoon striking down Proposition 8, which defined marriage as between man and... Read more
K of C program helps Haitian children who lost limbs in earthquake
Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson announced today that the Knights of Columbus will “come to the aid of every Haitian... Read more
Cardinal Rigali to Knights of Columbus: 'The Church needs you'
During Mass on Tuesday morning for the 128th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus, Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of... Read more
All political prisoners to be released 'soon,' Cuban cardinal announces
Cardinal Jaime Ortega y Alamino, Archbishop of Havana, Cuba, announced at the Knights of Columbus' annual States Dinner that thanks... Read more
Supreme Knight renews consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Carl A. Anderson opened the first session of the 128th Supreme Convention... Read more
Proposed federal rules for private colleges could endanger academic freedom
New substantive regulations on higher education could restrict the freedom of private colleges and universities and result in further “politicization,”... Read more
Peace Bridge on Niagara River to honor Mother Teresa’s birthday in lights
In honor of the 100th birthday of Bl. Mother Teresa, on Aug. 26 the Peace Bridge spanning the Niagara River... Read more
Bishop Loverde expresses great sadness at death of Benedictine sister in car accident
Bishop of Arlington Paul Loverde has expressed his “unimaginable sadness” at a car accident which killed one Benedictine sister and... Read more
Pope to Knights: Best response to attacks against the Church is greater fidelity
In an emotional letter sent by the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Archbishop Wuerl urges Knights of Columbus: 'Be not afraid' to promote New Evangelization
Most Reverend Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington D.C., encouraged the Knights of Columbus to promote the New Evangelization “in... Read more
Texas priest reminds Catholics of ‘absolute duty’ to oppose abortion, homosexual unions
Warning of the possibility of a corrupt democracy, Texas priest Fr. Michael Rodriguez has written that Catholics have the “absolute... Read more
