Articles — Fr. Raymond J. de Souza

Ecumenical Gathering at the Vatican a ‘Little Assisi’

Three points are worthy of note as the heads of the Catholic Church, Orthodox Church and Anglican Communion come together to pray ahead of the Synod on Synodality.

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

Liberal casualties keep piling up

Is there anyone left to drive the bus? Can the bus even be driven with so many bodies underneath it?

Newman House ManagerOctober 1, 2023Politics, National Post

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.

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

The end of clickbait?

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

Newman House ManagerSeptember 24, 2023Politics, National Post

Summer's over but the Liberals' climate theatrics continue

Nonsensical federal environmental decisions can best be described as performative policy

Newman House ManagerSeptember 17, 2023Politics, National Post

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

Newman House ManagerSeptember 15, 2023Church Affairs, National Catholic Register

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

Newman House ManagerSeptember 15, 2023Culture, National Post

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

Newman House ManagerSeptember 12, 2023Church Affairs, National Post

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.

Newman House ManagerSeptember 8, 2023Faith, National Post

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

Newman House ManagerSeptember 5, 2023National Post, Culture

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

Newman House ManagerSeptember 5, 2023National Post, Politics

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.

Newman House ManagerAugust 25, 2023National Catholic Register, Church Affairs

The American justice system has already failed on Trump

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

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.

Newman House ManagerAugust 12, 2023The Wall Street Journal, Church Affairs

‘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.

Newman House ManagerAugust 12, 2023National Catholic Register, Faith

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

Newman House ManagerAugust 12, 2023National Post, Culture

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

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.

Newman House ManagerAugust 8, 2023National Catholic Register, Faith