As pro-life momentum has grown worldwide over the last decades, Knights often stand at the vanguard of the movement in their respective countries. In the past year, Knights of Columbus around the globe gave public witness to the sanctity of life by participating in marches from Canada to Mexico, from Poland to the Philippines.
Supreme directors and state deputies in Canada joined hundreds of Knights and their families last May at the 25th National March for Life in Ottawa. Knights also marched in Toronto, as well as Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. This year’s National March for Life will take place in Ottawa May 11.
Knights across Mexico participated in a national show of pro-life strength in October, holding marches in 30 states under the theme A Favor de la Mujer y de la Vida (For Women and Life). More than 200,000 people participated in Mexico City alone. In the Philippines, the Quezon City March for Life last March included enthusiastic participation from several Luzon North councils following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Marches have also been held in Visayas and Mindanao in previous years.
Polish Knights and their families participated in National March for Life and Family events in September. The marches, many of them led by local councils, took place in 150 towns and cities across Poland.
Knights in France marched in the annual Marche Pour La Vie in Paris on Jan. 16, 2022, as well as in Lyon in October. Last April, Knights in South Korea participated in the annual March for Life in Seoul, which had been canceled for several years due to the pandemic.





