Articles — Fr. Raymond J. de Souza

Church must build on successes of Pope's 'penitential pilgrimage' to Canada

Progress is being made in reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Canadians, but there's more to do

Newman House ManagerJuly 29, 2023National Post, Church Affairs

How to move forward on reconciliation a year after papal visit

There are many ways to build on what was accomplished during Pope Francis's 'penitential pilgrimage'

Newman House ManagerJuly 29, 2023National Post, Culture

The Curious Case of Father Marko Rupnik and the Society of Jesus

The Jesuits had an option to pursue justice for Father Rupnik’s victims and to punish him for his crimes. They chose not to do so.

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

Ukraine and Poland’s Message of Reconciliation: ‘We Forgive and Ask Forgiveness’

The words spoken this month by Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kjiv, at a joint event marking the 80th anniversary of the Volhynia massacre, were carefully chosen for their historical resonance.

Newman House ManagerJuly 24, 2023Culture, National Catholic Register

How 'Sound of Freedom' took on Hollywood — and won

After getting dumped by Disney, an independent religious studio used the film to beat Hollywood at its own game

Newman House ManagerJuly 24, 2023National Post, Culture

Has the Holy See Surrendered to the Chinese Communist Party?

The decision to appoint Bishop Joseph Shen Bin to the Diocese of Shanghai is a massive humiliation for the Holy See and the utter failure of the centerpiece of the Holy Father’s China policy.

Newman House ManagerJuly 24, 2023National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

Pope Francis’ Preferential Option for Diplomats

That the Holy Father has created cardinals from serving nuncios multiple times is one telling sign of their return to power during his papacy.

Newman House ManagerJuly 22, 2023National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

Ukraine honours Polish victims of massacre, shows path of reconciliation

Poles and Ukrainians are both daughters of the bloodlands

Newman House ManagerJuly 18, 2023National Post, Culture

The final rejection of Vladimir Putin's imperialist designs

NATO came to Russia’s doorstep to make a point

Newman House ManagerJuly 14, 2023National Post, Politics

Eight Takeaways From the Pope’s Latest Selection of Cardinals

While some of the appointments were expected there were also some surprises, as has been customary during his papacy.

Newman House ManagerJuly 12, 2023National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

Canada needs heroes, not a cult of the present

To refuse heroes is, in a certain sense, to refuse history

Newman House ManagerJuly 10, 2023National Post, Culture

Pope Francis Finds His Ratzinger

Just as Pope John Paul II was happy to have his ministry judged by his choice of principal collaborator, so too Archbishop Fernández thinks that his appointment serves the same role for Pope Francis.

Newman House ManagerJuly 6, 2023National Catholic Register, Church Affairs