Articles — Fr. Raymond J. de Souza

B.C.'s Eby deserves to be defeated

The premier is not a corrupt man, but he did corrupt the conventions of parliamentary democracy

Christopher McMullanOctober 23, 2026National Post, Politics

Terry Fox was 'a thread stitching the country together'

Everyone wanted to be part of the tapestry

Christopher McMullanOctober 21, 2026National Post, Culture

Is God Calling Pope Leo to Suffer for Families?

In 1994, John Paul II saw his hospitalization as suffering to be offered for families. Pope Leo’s surgery may carry the same meaning.

Christopher McMullanOctober 20, 2026National Catholic Register, Faith, Church Affairs

Is Trump's desertion of Ukraine betrayal, stupidity or avarice?

In answer to that question posed this week, it is no comfort that it is only two out of three

Christopher McMullanOctober 20, 2026National Post, Politics

Elon Musk's unglorious moment

Fresh off his quest to cut aid to the poorest people in the world, he's now taking aim at Canadian Confederation

Christopher McMullanOctober 12, 2026National Post, Politics

October Is Ablaze With Saints

As the Church’s universal calendar illustrates, it’s not possible to have too many saints.

Christopher McMullanOctober 11, 2026National Catholic Register, Faith

Netanyahu's post-October 7 strategy has made Israel safer, but not safe

The Jewish state has paid a high price for its response to Hamas's massacre

Christopher McMullanOctober 8, 2026National Post, Politics

‘Repair My Church’: A Priest’s 25 Years as a Deacon With St. Francis

To be ordained a deacon on the feast of St. Francis 25 years ago seemed an unintended blessing for a Church that would soon find itself in need of repair.

Christopher McMullanOctober 8, 2026National Catholic Register, Church Affairs, Faith

The day George H.W. Bush came to meet the pope — and me

I learned only later of the message about a history-changing event that he delivered to John Paul the Great

Christopher McMullanOctober 5, 2026National Post, Politics, Church Affairs

Trump finds gangsterism doesn't always end well

It's a foolish policy — especially when it comes to foreign affairs — if the other fellow is stronger, or at least strong enough to inflict damage

Christopher McMullanOctober 2, 2026National Post, Politics

7 Memorable Moments From Fulton Sheen’s Beatification

Seven days since the beatification, these seven vignettes honor the author of the Seven Last Words.

Christopher McMullanOctober 2, 2026National Catholic Register, Faith

In France, the armed forces protect synagogues. Perhaps they should here, too

In the wake of a narrowly averted massacre in Belleville, it may be that comparable measures are needed in Canada

Christopher McMullanSeptember 27, 2026National Post, Culture

Blessed Fulton and the Fullness of the Faith

Sheen's life and mission were defined not only by preaching and the sacraments, but also by diakonia for the poor and suffering.

Christopher McMullanSeptember 26, 2026The Catholic Thing, Church Affairs

Fulton Sheen, a Trusted Intercessor for Our Times

Archbishop Sheen suffered more from the Church than he did for her — and did so with equanimity and grace. He understood those sufferings as his carrying of the cross, a necessary part of discipleship. They formed an important part of his holiness.

Christopher McMullanSeptember 20, 2026National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

With populism, Canada's been there, done that, better than others

Canada’s populist rise was 30 years ahead of the age of Trump, and it was a responsible populism

Christopher McMullanSeptember 20, 2026National Post, Politics

25 Years After 9/11, Where Does the Church Stand With Islam?

Pope Benedict’s Regensburg address on the five-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks remains the fullest theological response.

Christopher McMullanSeptember 18, 2026National Catholic Register, Faith, Church Affairs

Restraining AI is a task for natural intelligence

Put a stop to AI for AI’s sake. Make the priority AI for humanity’s sake.