Articles — Fr. Raymond J. de Souza

Pope Francis’ 10th-Year Troubles Loom

On the ninth anniversary of Francis’ pontificate, here are nine issues to watch.

Newman House ManagerMarch 23, 2022National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

10 Highlights of ‘Praedicate Evangelium’

There’s much to admire in Pope Francis’ March 19 apostolic constitution, and many questions, too.

Newman House ManagerMarch 22, 2022Church Affairs, National Catholic Register

Ukraine's blood-soaked history has strengthened its people's resolve

They know from the past that even in the bleakest situations, hope and courage are possible

Newman House ManagerMarch 21, 2022National Post, Culture, Padre's Picks

Pope’s Consecration of Russia and Ukraine Is a Supreme Act of Trust in Our Lady

The consecration of the entire world and the human race to the Immaculate Heart of Mary was the manifest desire of the Roman Pontiffs in 1942, 1952, 1964, 1982, 1984, 2000 and 2013.

Newman House ManagerMarch 17, 2022National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

A renowned Canadian sculptor pays tribute to St. Patrick and other victims of slavery

A slave labourer for six years, Patrick became a missionary after his escape and conversion to Christianity

Newman House ManagerMarch 17, 2022National Post, Culture

The Saints of 1622: Holy People Have Holy Companions

Jesus founded a Church — an ecclesia, an assembly — so that we would not be disciples alone.

Newman House ManagerMarch 14, 2022Faith, National Catholic Register

Diplomacy's sometimes silver linings

It is not only Caesar’s wife who should be above suspicion, but Caesar’s ambassadors, too

Newman House ManagerMarch 14, 2022National Post, Politics

Jean Charest was the future of the Tories in 1984 — and he could be again

The former Quebec premier's most powerful advantage is not about policies. It is about geography

Newman House ManagerMarch 14, 2022National Post, Politics

The Saints of 1622: God’s Answer to Crises in the Church

This Saturday, the Vatican will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the recognition of the holiness of Sts. Teresa of Avila, Francis Xavier, Ignatius of Loyola, Philip Neri and Isidore of Madrid.

Newman House ManagerMarch 11, 2022National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

The Kirill Question

How should Pope Francis and the Holy See deal with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church?

Newman House ManagerMarch 10, 2022National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

Canada and Ukraine have been allies for years. We must honour that friendship

Canadians ought to be proud to have a deputy PM who is not welcome in Putin’s Russia

Newman House ManagerMarch 7, 2022Politics, National Post

Europe's views on energy are changing. Might they change in Quebec as well?

When the German Greens go in for coal in order to reduce dependence on Russian natural gas, what is socially acceptable has radically changed

Newman House ManagerMarch 3, 2022National Post, Politics

Why Was Rome Finally Willing to Call Out Russia as an Aggressor?

The Vatican found itself in the position of being less vocal on Putin’s aggression than the relevant Orthodox patriarchs.

Newman House ManagerMarch 2, 2022National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

Putin is using a 'spiritual' lie to further his imperialist aims

Of the many big lies that Vladimir Putin told in preparation for his invasion, the claim that Ukraine belongs to Russia’s “spiritual space” is perhaps the most puzzling to foreigners.

Newman House ManagerFebruary 28, 2022Politics, National Post