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Pope Francis on Imperialism: Is Russia a Special Case?

The wounds from the Holy Father’s recent comments will not heal in Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and other lands subjugated by imperial Moscow.

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Newman House ManagerOctober 1, 2023Church Affairs, National Catholic Register
The end of clickbait?
The end of clickbait?

While many wring their hands over misinformation or disinformation, perhaps the greater danger is no information.

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Newman House ManagerSeptember 24, 2023Politics, National Post
Summer's over but the Liberals' climate theatrics continue
Summer's over but the Liberals' climate theatrics continue

Nonsensical federal environmental decisions can best be described as performative policy

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Newman House ManagerSeptember 17, 2023Politics, National Post
The Holy Spirit and the Synod on Synodality
The Holy Spirit and the Synod on Synodality

To insist that the Holy Spirit is always present in synodal structures or in this synodal process is a case that has to be made, not simply asserted

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Newman House ManagerSeptember 15, 2023Church Affairs, National Catholic Register
Djokovic dominates tennis, unmarred by pandemic theatre setbacks
Djokovic dominates tennis, unmarred by pandemic theatre setbacks

The Serb is the greatest tennis player of all time. His rise is unlikely to be repeated

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Newman House ManagerSeptember 15, 2023Culture, National Post
Bright embers from the ashes of the Holocaust
Bright embers from the ashes of the Holocaust

The Catholic Church will beatify an entire family who lost their lives trying to save their Jewish neighbours

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Newman House ManagerSeptember 12, 2023Church Affairs, National Post
India declines chance to assert itself as a Hindu nation at G20
India declines chance to assert itself as a Hindu nation at G20

A great opportunity was missed to learn from the experiences of others on how to minimize religious conflict and avoid violence.

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Newman House ManagerSeptember 8, 2023Faith, National Post
Footballer's creepy kiss just the latest example of men behaving badly
Footballer's creepy kiss just the latest example of men behaving badly

Luis Rubiales — and others like him — need to rethink their behaviour toward women

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Newman House ManagerSeptember 5, 2023National Post, Culture
James L. Buckley heralded the rise of conservative politics in the U.S.
James L. Buckley heralded the rise of conservative politics in the U.S.

But in the end, he lived long enough to see a political world that no longer had a place for him

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Newman House ManagerSeptember 5, 2023National Post, Politics
How to Bury a Disgraced Deceased Bishop?
How to Bury a Disgraced Deceased Bishop?

After a retirement marked with scandal and shame, Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard of Albany died Aug. 19. His funeral will be Aug. 25.

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Newman House ManagerAugust 25, 2023National Catholic Register, Church Affairs
The American justice system has already failed on Trump
The American justice system has already failed on Trump

Prosecutors should have moved to bring targeted, clear indictments in a timely fashion

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Newman House ManagerAugust 21, 2023National Post, Politics, Padre's Picks
John Paul II’s Legacy Lives On in World Youth Day

In Lisbon, a million-plus prove the Gospel isn’t wasted on the young.

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Newman House ManagerAugust 12, 2023The Wall Street Journal, Church Affairs
‘Veritatis Splendor’ and the Spirituality of Youth
‘Veritatis Splendor’ and the Spirituality of Youth

St. John Paul II was convinced that young people were capable of an integral and radical Christian life.

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Newman House ManagerAugust 12, 2023National Catholic Register, Faith
Hugh Segal knew the value of friendship — and offered it in abundance
Hugh Segal knew the value of friendship — and offered it in abundance

The former senator led a distinguished career and was well versed in policy and theology, but most importantly, he was a great storyteller and a wonderful friend

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Newman House ManagerAugust 12, 2023National Post, Culture
Commonwealth Games' uncertain future shows need for permanent host cities
Commonwealth Games' uncertain future shows need for permanent host cities

Alberta and Victoria pulling out of the Games is a symptom of a much bigger problem, affecting the Olympics as well

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Newman House ManagerAugust 8, 2023National Post, Culture
Pope Francis’ Major Reason for His Visit to Fatima

The Holy Father chose Aug. 5 for his visit to Fatima to link two of the great Marian shrines of the world.

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Newman House ManagerAugust 8, 2023National Catholic Register, Faith
The Polish Roots of World Youth Day
The Polish Roots of World Youth Day

World Youth Day Lisbon is an appropriate time to reflect on the 1983 visit of Pope John Paul II to Częstochowa.

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Newman House ManagerAugust 4, 2023National Catholic Register, Faith
The Mafia’s Last Gasp Against the Catholic Church
The Mafia’s Last Gasp Against the Catholic Church

Thirty years ago, organized crime in Italy bombed the basilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of the bishop of Rome.

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Newman House ManagerAugust 3, 2023National Catholic Register, Faith
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