K of C calls Catholics to protect life, marriage, family

Quebec, Aug. 11, 2008 (CNA/CWNews.com) - Nearing the close of their 126th Supreme Convention in Quebec City last week, the Knights of Columbus approved resolutions calling for the legal protection of marriage and asking Catholics holding elected office to “be true” to their faith by acting “bravely and publicly in defense of life.” In one resolution at the fraternal charitable organization’s annual convention, the Knights called for “legal and constitutional protection ... for the definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others.” The resolution declares that marriage is a “natural institution based on ancient human values” that over time has become a “unique and deeply rooted social, legal and religious institution.” Marriage, the resolution said, provides the best environment in... [read full story]