Articles — Fr. Raymond J. de Souza

Pope Francis, Vatican Finances and the Papal Court

In the last few weeks, Pope Francis’ financial reforms have moved into high gear again.

Newman House ManagerJune 12, 2020National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

Fr. Jonathan Robinson, longtime head of Toronto Oratory, dies at 91

There was something of Newman’s life in that of Fr. Robinson. Both were converts to Catholicism, men of great intelligence and a scholarly bent, whose pastoral work as priests brought them into contact with people of all walks of life.

Newman House ManagerJune 10, 2020Faith, Catholic Register

To deter abusive policing, punishment must be swifter and more severe

The swift firing and charging of the officers involved in the death of George Floyd was unusual. That needs to change.

Newman House ManagerJune 8, 2020Culture, National Post

The virus, churches and religious liberty

As governments begin to ease restrictions, open up businesses and revive the economy, the standards for houses of worship are dissimilar.

Newman House ManagerJune 8, 2020Catholic Register, Church Affairs, Coronavirus

Does Archbishop Gregory’s Objection to Trump Break New Ground?

It is possible that Catholic rhetoric regarding Trump is influenced by the high-octane and low-civility rhetoric that is found all over Washington, beginning with the White House.

Newman House ManagerJune 8, 2020Politics, Donald Trump, National Catholic Register

Live Out the Octave of Pentecost

This might be a good year to intensify the devotional observance of the Pentecost Octave, despite its liturgical suppression in 1970.

Newman House ManagerJune 2, 2020National Catholic Register, Faith

Don't think abusive and wrongful arrests are just a U.S. problem

The day after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, a documentary about merciless beatings by Toronto police in 2010 had its world premiere.

Newman House ManagerJune 1, 2020National Post, Culture

How Has ‘Laudato Si’ Fared After 5 Years?

Five points to consider regarding Pope Francis’ ecological encyclical, Laudato Si, on its five-year publication anniversary.

Newman House ManagerMay 27, 2020Church Affairs, National Catholic Register

A lockdown without a clear goal

Way back, two months ago, it was not about preventing the coronavirus from spreading altogether, but rendering its spread manageable. If the goal has now changed, it should be made clear.

Newman House ManagerMay 25, 2020Culture, Coronavirus, National Post

With Church Reopening Plan, Minnesota Bishops Model Solidarity and Subsidiarity

With Church Reopening Plan, Minnesota Bishops Model Solidarity and Subsidiarity.

Newman House ManagerMay 22, 2020National Catholic Register, Faith

Can We Refer to Pope St. John Paul II ‘the Great’?

In his letter to the Polish bishops for the centennial of the birth of Pope St. John Paul II, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI makes the case for ‘the Great’ as a recognition of the late Holy Father’s impact on history.

Pope St. John Paul II Seen Through the Eyes of Polish Poet Laureate Czesław Miłosz

Before he was a priest — a man of the Word made flesh — Karol Wojtyła was a playwright and poet.

Newman House ManagerMay 19, 2020St. John Paul II, National Catholic Register, Culture

St. John Paul II: A Holy Life in 4 Acts

Karol Wojtyła took up the alternatives to the monarchial age, fought against totalitarianism and offered a vision for liberal democracy rooted in the truth about the human person.

Newman House ManagerMay 18, 2020Faith, National Catholic Register, St. John Paul II

To an unseen audience, Bocelli raised his voice in prayer

The image of the man who has lost his sight singing “I was blind but now I see” was as powerful a Christian performance as could be imagined.

Newman House ManagerMay 16, 2020Faith, Catholic Herald

The 'indispensable' holy man who helped end the Cold War

Shortly after Pope John Paul II's death in 2005, Henry Kissinger told NBC News that no one had a greater impact on the 20th century.

Newman House ManagerMay 16, 2020St. John Paul II, National Post, Culture

China’s Coronavirus Mishandling Further Undermines Accord With Vatican

In unleashing a global pandemic through negligence at best, malice at worst, the Chinese regime has lost whatever credibility it had even six months ago.

Newman House ManagerMay 15, 2020Church Affairs, National Catholic Register