Articles — Fr. Raymond J. de Souza

Amid a reckoning, Pope Francis shares prospect of hope

Pope Francis brought what he could offer, his words, his presence, his apology. But he pointed toward what Christians are supposed to bring, an encounter with Christ's grace

Newman House ManagerJuly 26, 2022National Post, Church Affairs

The Catholic Church Remembers the Elderly and Their Valued Place in the World

An aging world needs models of happiness and holiness in old age, like Pope Francis, Queen Elizabeth II, Sister André and Juan Vincente.

Newman House ManagerJuly 25, 2022National Catholic Register, Faith, Padre's Picks

Understanding Pope Francis’ Historic Voyage of Reconciliation to Canada’s Indigenous People

The last papal trip to Canada was by Pope St. John Paul II in 2002.

Newman House ManagerJuly 25, 2022National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

Will politics overshadow Pope Francis's journey of pilgrimage and penitence?

That the ailing pope is making the long trek will be deeply appreciated by the Indigenous people he will meet

Newman House ManagerJuly 24, 2022National Post, Church Affairs

Companions Around the Altar: On the 20th Anniversary of My Priestly Ordination

‘I will take up the chalice of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord!’ (Psalm 116)

Newman House ManagerJuly 21, 2022National Catholic Register, Faith

This is what authentic Catholic-Indigenous reconciliation looks like

Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples in Edmonton rededicated in advance of visit by Pope Francis

Newman House ManagerJuly 20, 2022National Post, Church Affairs

Fred Gray — the civil rights lawyer who helped change the course of history

He was neither the movement’s principal preacher nor its most famous lawyer. Yet Gray was there at the beginning and is still there

Newman House ManagerJuly 19, 2022National Post, Culture

Even After Retirement, Cardinal Hummes Was a Central Figure in the Pontificate of Pope Francis

Standing at the Holy Father’s side immediately after his election in 2013, the late cardinal’s presence was a powerful sign of things to come.

Newman House ManagerJuly 9, 2022National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

Examining the Jesuit Doctrinal Hammerlock on the Roman Curia

CDF prefect Cardinal Luis Ladaria has been admirable, yet he has had to do quite a bit of shrugging in response to the actions of his brethren from the Society of Jesus.

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

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