Raymond J. de Souza

Anniversaries make clear the history that was hidden at the time. Continue Reading »

The old Mass has been done down by new technology. Continue Reading »

It was a metaphor for Benedict’s whole pontificate. After the problems, storms, tensions…one arrives at the final point of adoration and union with God in peace, before Jesus Christ present in the Eucharist. Continue Reading »

Long before Cardinal Pell faced his accusers with equanimity and grace—both natural and supernatural—he was an inspiration to many like me. Continue Reading »

A day of prayer for the Catholics in China is necessary. The CCP will soon test whether those prayers are backed up by words and firm resolve in Rome. Continue Reading »

To fully understand the meaning of the attempted assassination of John Paul II forty years ago, it is necessary to go back to 1966 and ahead to 2000. Continue Reading »

Centesimus Annus, like all great encyclicals, has endured and matured over time. Continue Reading »

Prince Philip’s funeral allowed the liturgy to speak powerfully. Continue Reading »

Küng and Ratzinger would represent the two kinds of reformers at and after the council. Continue Reading »

The distinctive Protestant culture of the United States does not emphasize Holy Week or Good Friday, as is customary in Catholic cultures. Continue Reading »