The International President, Charles Cobb KSG, and the Secretary General, Frank Stanley, felt truly blessed to meet His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following a private audience with members of the Moderators of International Associations of the Faithful, Ecclesial Movements and New Communities.

The meeting took place on 21 May 2026 in the New Synod Hall at the Vatican and was organised by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.

In his address, Pope Leo XIV reminded those present that leadership in the Church is not simply administrative but must serve the spiritual good of the faithful. He also highlighted the importance of listening to one another, shared responsibility, transparency, fraternal closeness and communal discernment.

The Holy Father also encouraged associations and movements to cherish and nurture their gifts, to remain faithful to their founding charisms, and to live in communion with the whole Church.

This was a great encouragement for the continuing mission of the International Alliance of Catholic Knights in service to the Church.

The full address of the Holy Father can be read here:Holy Father’s Address – 21 May 2026

The key points above are taken from Pope Leo XIV’s address, including his emphasis on governance as service, communion with the Church, and nurturing the gifts of associations and movements.