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A sign at the entrance to a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing room in Washington, D.C.

AG nominee says Catholic faith not an issue

Jan 15, 2019

President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general William Barr said Tuesday that he does not think his Catholic faith is... Read more

Doctor reading test results of pregnant woman by ultrasound.

Pro-choice and pro-life majorities want more abortion restrictions, poll shows

Jan 15, 2019

The poll found that overwhelming majorities of people, even those who identify as “pro-choice” in theory, support major restrictions on... Read more

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard at the 2016 champions of Jewish values international awards.

Congresswoman blasts ‘religious bigotry’ against Knights of Columbus, Catholic nominees

Jan 9, 2019

By Ed Condon

Democratic lawmakers are divided over questions some see as a religious litmus test applied to candidates for the federal bench.... Read more

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.

Knights of Columbus: Anti-Catholic bigotry is nothing new

Jan 3, 2019

Catholics can be good US citizens and honest public servants, the head of the Knights of Columbus wrote Thursday in... Read more

United States Capitol.

DC Knights of Columbus respond to senators' criticism

Dec 26, 2018

By Perry West

A Washington, DC council of the Knights of Columbus has invited two U.S. senators to join them in charitable service,... Read more

Senator Kamala Harris addresses the crowd at a rally in Toarrance, CA., in July 2017.

Judicial nominee faces Senate scrutiny over Knights of Columbus membership

Dec 21, 2018

By Ed Condon

A judicial nominee faced questions from Senators this month about whether membership in the Knights of Columbus might impede his... Read more

A center for internally displaced persons, most of whom are Christians, in Dawodiya, Iraq, April 10, 2016.

Trump signs law to aid Christians in Iraq, Syria

Dec 11, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

President Donald Trump signed into law Tuesday the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act, which seeks to ensure... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Italian youth in St. Peter's Square on August 12, 2018.

In fight against hunger, Pope says ‘beautiful words’ must lead to collective action

Oct 16, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

Feeding the hungry requires combined action and political will to provide real help for the poor, Pope Francis has said.  Read more

The dome of a church profained by IS in the Christian city of Qaraqoosh, Nov. 2016.

USAID and Knights of Columbus in agreement to help Mid East Christians

Oct 12, 2018

The joint effort was agreed in a memorandum of understanding announced Oct. 12 and will begin in Iraq, before being... Read more

The heart of St. John Vianney.

Knights of Columbus announce St John Vianney relic tour

Aug 21, 2018

The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus announced Tuesday that the fraternal organization will sponsor a US tour of... Read more

A process of the Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians icon during Mass at the 2018 Knights of Columbus convention. Courtesy photo.

Dolan praises St. Dominic at KofC convention

Aug 8, 2018

The Archbishop of New York encouraged Catholics to imitate the patient and persistent prayer of St. Dominic, during a homily... Read more

Icon of Our Lady Help of Persecuted Christians, presented at the Knight of Columbus convention.

Knights of Columbus pledge support for persecuted Christians

Aug 7, 2018

By Courtney Mares

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson pledged the fraternal organization’s continued efforts to aid and rebuild persecuted Christian communities... Read more

Our Lady of Lourdes grotto, Lourdes, France.

Wounded veterans seek healing and peace in the waters of Lourdes

May 22, 2018

American veterans in search of healing attended a recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, through the Archdiocese for Military Services and the... Read more

Canadians oppose abortion requirement for summer job grants, poll finds

May 10, 2018

A recent survey indicates that a majority of Canadians disapprove of a new provision in the Canada Summer Job Grants... Read more

Not Your Ordinary Joe. Courtesy of the Knights of Columbus.

Video series highlights the men who are Knights of Columbus

Apr 5, 2018

Ordinary Catholic men in the Knights of Columbus can make a big impact in their communities and in people’s lives,... Read more

Survey: Americans overwhelmingly favor limits on abortion

Jan 18, 2018

Most Americans, including those who identify as “pro-choice,” support limiting abortion to the first trimester of pregnancy, at most, a... Read more

Child refugees in Iraq.

Knights of Columbus praise increased US aid for persecuted Iraqis

Jan 17, 2018

The federal government has pledged $55 million in aid for religious and ethnic groups that have faced ISIS persecution in... Read more

Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.

Knights of Columbus donate $1.4 million for post-hurricane rebuilding

Dec 17, 2017

As Texas and Florida continue to rebuild from a devastating hurricane season, the Knights of Columbus are offering $1.4 million... Read more

Bashar Warda, Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil, who said the Nov. 28, 2017 Mass in Washington, D.C.

Memorial Mass held in US for victims of Islamic State

Nov 28, 2017

In observance of a week promoting awareness of Christians persecuted internationally, the Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil offered a Mass in... Read more

US Vice President Mike Pence.

Vice President Pence promises direct US aid to persecuted Christians

Oct 26, 2017

US Vice President Mike Pence’s promises Wednesday of better aid for persecuted Christians and others in the Middle East has... Read more