Articles — Fr. Raymond J. de Souza

Bishop rebellion over gay marriage could doom Anglican Church

In the judgement of the several archbishops from the global south, the Church of England has moved right out of biblical orthodoxy

Newman House ManagerJune 5, 2023National Post, Faith

Canada's galling bribe to climate supervillain Volkswagen

The message from the Canadian government is that crime pays, and extortion works

Newman House ManagerJune 2, 2023National Post, Politics

The shame of Johnston lending his trust to the Trudeau Liberals

He is no longer Governor General, but he deferred to the government nonetheless

Newman House ManagerJune 1, 2023National Post, Politics

Rome Says Laypeople Can Govern Like Bishops, but Not Preach Like Deacons

The German Synodal Way is using the Holy Father’s arguments against him, with respect to the issue of who can preach homilies at Mass.

Newman House ManagerJune 1, 2023National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

RCMP turns 150, with its reputation in tatters

Was the RCMP erased from Canada’s new passport because of, or in spite of, its 150th anniversary?

Newman House ManagerJune 1, 2023National Post, Culture

Trudeau's anti-human symbolism

The new passport design fails because the images would be equally relevant if Canada had never existed

Newman House ManagerMay 31, 2023

Death as 'harm reduction' is despicable and must be resisted

Either all life bears inherent dignity, and therefore is worthy of protection in law, or it doesn’t

Newman House ManagerMay 31, 2023National Post, Politics

Stripped of his robes, Charles III accepted no king is mighty before God

The most dramatic sight of the coronation was the least magnificent externally

Newman House ManagerMay 31, 2023National Post, Culture

25 Years Later, St. John Paul II’s Effort to Keep Sundays Holy Is Even More Timely

The COVID-19 pandemic has weakened already-poor Sunday Mass attendance, and commercial and recreational activities have conspired for decades to wrest Sunday away from the Lord.

Newman House ManagerMay 31, 2023National Catholic Register, Faith

7 Liturgical Lessons From King Charles’ Coronation

Although an Anglican liturgy, the solemn service May 6 featured facets Catholics can pay attention to.

Newman House ManagerMay 30, 2023National Catholic Register, Faith

Only Justin Trudeau would try to put himself above the King

Simple vainglory the obvious motivation for putting 'Trudeau Crown' atop Canada's Royal Coat of Arms

Newman House ManagerMay 30, 2023National Post, Politics

King Charles’ Royal Priesthood

The coronation of King Charles consecrated him symbolically as a priest-king like Solomon.

Newman House ManagerMay 29, 2023National Catholic Register, Faith

A Public Papal Examination of Conscience?

Like his holy predecessors, Pope Francis is inviting the Church to join him.

Newman House ManagerMay 29, 2023National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

The King's oath and the sweet medicine of mercy

Mercy is above the sceptre of power. Mercy is more glorious than the crown. May it season the reign of the King, and all who govern in his name

Newman House ManagerMay 29, 2023National Post, Politics, Padre's Picks

Paglia Prioritizes Political Pragmatism Over Prophetic Witness

As has been the case before, the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life often begins with the political situation and then sees where the Gospel and the Catholic Tradition can fit.

Newman House ManagerMay 28, 2023National Post, Church Affairs