Articles — Fr. Raymond J. de Souza

25 years since the handover of Hong Kong, China's oppression knows no bounds

Halfway through China's 50-year agreement with Britain, there is one country, two styles of oppression — fierce and fiercer

Newman House ManagerJuly 2, 2022National Post, Politics

An end to American exceptionalism on abortion

The United States was singular in having its foundational constitution interpreted to include a right to abortion

Newman House ManagerJune 30, 2022National Post, Politics

‘Desiderio Desideravi’: Initial Impressions of Pope Francis’ New Document on the Mass

This new papal teaching is a welcome shift, certainly worthy of careful reading and reflection.

Newman House ManagerJune 29, 2022National Catholic Register, Faith

Unpacking Justice Alito’s Soundly Constitutional and Philosophically Coherent Dobbs Opinion

Alito’s opinion in Dobbs buries the ‘sweet-mystery’ court preferred by Justice Anthony Kennedy.

Newman House ManagerJune 29, 2022National Catholic Register, Politics

A St. John Fisher for our times

St. John Fisher was a courageous bishop and gifted theologian imprisoned by a tyrant; we have ourselves a like model in our day.

Newman House ManagerJune 29, 2022First Things, Faith

Folly at The Forks 'reimagines' Canada Day right out of existence

A national day is about making history present in order to build a better future

Newman House ManagerJune 24, 2022National Post, Culture

Are we returning to an age of assassinations?

Might assassination as a political tool return, after an early 21st century hiatus?

Newman House ManagerJune 24, 2022the Hub, Politics, Padre's Picks

Dallas Charter at 20: What Have We Learned?

Instead of restoring their fatherhood, the charter made bishops adversaries to their priests.

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

$In Ottawa, there is only a fractional hold on the truth left$

In Ottawa, there is only a fractional hold on the truth left

the committee set up to investigate why the Emergencies Act was used has acquired more than a touch of farce

Newman House ManagerJune 20, 2022National Post, Politics

Spiritual Wisdom From ‘The Godfather’

Unlike the film, the novel, rich in Catholic imagery, puts Holy Communion in the forefront, not baptism.

Newman House ManagerJune 17, 2022National Catholic Register, Culture, Padre's Picks

The ethics of vacationing in Cuba

Is it morally acceptable to vacation in the island jail known as Cuba?

Newman House ManagerJune 16, 2022National Post, Culture

Summit of the Americas boycott a sign that freedom is regressing in Latin America

That a regional power like Mexico would prefer solidarity with Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela over the freedom agenda is troubling

Newman House ManagerJune 14, 2022National Post, Politics

Six Points of Division in the Synodal Process

What if the walking together results in a walking apart?

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

The Queen's jubilant triumph over disasters of the past

The Platinum Jubilee has consigned the Ruby Jubilee's annus horribilis to history

Newman House ManagerJune 5, 2022National Post, Culture

Providence At Work In Poland

The Church—chiefly in Poland—marked the first feast day of Blessed Stefan Wyszyński this past Saturday, May 28

Newman House ManagerJune 4, 2022First Things, Faith

Pope Francis Names New Cardinals: What’s Unsaid Speaks Volumes

Three cases bear special note.

Newman House ManagerJune 1, 2022National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

To heal our pandemic divisions, amnesty should be granted to the unvaccinated

It’s time to stop punishing people with minority opinions on public health policy

Newman House ManagerMay 31, 2022National Post, Politics

Ghosts of Calgary and Edmonton's NHL glory days seen in epic modern-day Battle of Alberta

What we had in the glory days of the rivalry between the Flames and Oilers will not return — ever

Newman House ManagerMay 23, 2022National Post, Culture