During the Knight’s 138th annual convention in New Haven, Conn., Anderson asked members to redouble efforts to fight racism, violence and hatred through their principles of charity and unity.
Knights of Columbus called to redouble efforts to fight racism, violence
‘These were innocent children,’ archbishop says of South Sudan murders
The murder of three young girls in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, has generated response from Catholic leaders and united the entire country.
Brazilian church campaign draws attention to threats against advocates
Brazil’s Catholic Church has launched the “Life by a Thread” campaign to give visibility to the increased violence against those who defend social and environmental rights.
Racism needs ‘honest discussion,’ not destruction, says archbishop
The statue of St. Junipero Serra in San Francisco is used by the current movement against racial injustice as a reason for violence, looting and vandalism.
Reconciling oneself to God leads to healing, pope says in Lenten message
Lent is a time for deeper dialogue with God through prayer, for renewed gratitude for God’s mercy and for increased compassion for people whose lives are under attack, Pope Francis said.
Students kept safe in N.J. Catholic school during nearby gun battle
Six people, including a police officer and three bystanders, were killed in a furious battle that filled the streets of Jersey City with the sound of heavy gunfire for hours.
Pope saddened by deadly protests in Iraq
Pope Francis said after the Angelus Dec. 1 he was concerned and saddened following two months of protests in Iraq that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people.
Church becomes improvised morgue as Bolivian violence continues
A church located on the outskirts of Bolivia’s capital city became an improvised morgue Nov. 20, following another deadly day of protests in the South American country.