09/05/2026
Ad multos annos!
St. Anthony of Padua Council - 18859 of the Knights of Columbus warmly greets the Supreme Pontiff on the occasion of his 1st year anniversary on his ascension to the seat of Peter as his successor, we would continuously pray for the Pope and eternally pledge our loyalty and obedience to him as the successor of Peter the Apostle. May the Lord bless and guide you always Pope Leo! Vivat Iesus!
The Knights of Columbus congratulates Pope Leo XIV on the first anniversary of his election as the successor of St. Peter. During the first year of his pontificate, Pope Leo has called the Church to deeper unity in Christ and greater concern for the poor, the unborn and all those suffering from war and displacement.
In a statement shortly after Pope Leo’s election on May 8, 2025, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly affirmed the Order’s solidarity with the Holy Father: “I pledge our loyalty to Pope Leo XIV as well as our prayers today and every day of his pontificate. In the years ahead, we will proudly stand with him as we seek together to build up the Kingdom of God.”
(CNS Photo/Vatican Media)