Knights of Columbus controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Criticism of senior executive compensation
The salaries of senior Knights of Columbus officers have been criticized as excessive, particularly in light of the order’s charitable and religious mission.
1963
Disputed Black membership application
A Chicago-area council rejected Joseph Bertrand’s membership application through the local balloting system, prompting criticism and renewed pressure to change admission procedures.
1920
False oath allegations and Klan propaganda
The Ku Klux Klan circulated a fabricated claim that Fourth Degree Knights swore to harm Protestants and Freemasons. The Knights denied the allegation, offered a reward for proof, and pursued libel actions.