Articles — Fr. Raymond J. de Souza

Pope Francis Chooses Fr. Martin

Pope Francis offered something relatively neutral to someone who would put it to his own purposes.

Newman House ManagerAugust 21, 2021Faith, First Things

Church-state alliances lead to dangerous path

What is the role of the state — the civil power, be it the crown or another form of government — in evangelization?

Newman House ManagerAugust 21, 2021Faith, Catholic Register

Father Joseph Koterski Exemplified the Best of the Society of Jesus

The longtime Fordham philosopher died Aug. 9 at the age of 67.

Newman House ManagerAugust 20, 2021Faith, National Catholic Register

In Afghanistan, Biden didn't know what he didn't know — and everyone paid the price

Biden and his advisers simply didn’t know what they should have known, namely that the Taliban was hours, not weeks, away from capturing Kabul.

Newman House ManagerAugust 20, 2021Politics, National Post, Popular

Andrew Cuomo Sacrificed His Catholic Faith for Political Power

He will not be greatly missed, but his significance should not be overlooked.

Newman House ManagerAugust 16, 2021National Catholic Register, Politics

Games showcase a vibrant display of youth in the world's most aged nation

The Olympics brings us competition among young people; the most important economic, social, political and culture challenge of the 21st century will be competition for young people.

Newman House ManagerAugust 9, 2021National Post, Culture

‘Traditionis Custodes’: Practical Implications

We have the Holy Father’s direction. What might happen now in practice?

Newman House ManagerAugust 7, 2021National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

1946: A new dawn for Polish Catholics

Anniversaries make clear the history that was hidden at the time: Nineteen forty-six was a new dawn for Polish Catholics and for the whole of Europe.

Newman House ManagerAugust 7, 2021First Things, Culture

Honorary Dominicans for a Day

The charism of the founder of the Order of Preachers, who died Aug. 6, 1221, has something for every missionary disciple today.

Newman House ManagerAugust 6, 2021National Catholic Register, Faith

The green dilemma with fuel-efficient pickup trucks

Some uncomfortable facts for Toronto elites to consider while sipping their vegan mochas.

Newman House ManagerAugust 2, 2021National Post, Culture

Pope Francis’ Motu Proprio Places New Burden on Bishops, Particularly on Cardinal Gregory

Many will weigh how the Pope’s man in Washington handles the divisions related to the ‘Traditionis Custodes’ and the extraordinary form while pro-abortion Catholic politicians readily receive Holy Communion in the same archdiocese.

Newman House ManagerAugust 2, 2021Church Affairs, National Catholic Register

Fundraising efforts have symbolic impact

Given the prevalence of confusing public conversation about residential schools, it might be helpful for Catholics to recall what has already been done in terms of financial compensation.

Newman House ManagerJuly 29, 2021Catholic Register, Canada, Faith

Lining up to show COVID travel documents is the road to serfdom

Upon arrival in Canada, the government has deployed an army of its own officials to register passengers online and then to administer tests.

Newman House ManagerJuly 26, 2021National Post, Culture

Msgr. Burrill’s Resignation and the Surveillance Age: 5 Points to Consider

No harm, no foul may apply in sports. No crime, no foul does not apply in the life of the Church.

Newman House ManagerJuly 24, 2021National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

For Pope Francis, the Mass is the message

The importance Traditionis Custodes gives to the Internet world makes it a novelty.

Newman House ManagerJuly 22, 2021First Things, Church Affairs

Activist priest's death exposes India's brutal treatment of political prisoners

A Catholic priest of the Jesuit order, Father Stan Swamy devoted his life to defending the rights of India’s Indigenous peoples.

Newman House ManagerJuly 18, 2021National Post, Faith

Pope Francis’ Traditionis Custodes: Five Consequences of the New Motu Proprio Curtailing the Latin Mass

The Pope hopes to foster the unity of the Church by his decision, but it’s unlikely to happen immediately in the wake of the Holy Father’s clampdown on celebration of the Extraordinary Form of the Mass.

Newman House ManagerJuly 18, 2021Church Affairs, National Catholic Register

The grace of penance in summer of shame

Truth demands the record be set straight, but where there are injustices the first spiritual response is to do penance.

Newman House ManagerJuly 16, 2021Faith, Catholic Register