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Prisoner of Love

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J.D. Vance invoked St. Augustine and the 'ordo amoris' while discussing immigration issues, drawing great commentary from all sides and even a papal rebuke.

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L.A. parishes see significant decline in Sun. Massgoers

As 'fear has gripped' many immigrants, esp. Hispanics

Bishop Conley condemns 'drag mass' at U. Nebraska

Rubbish by music doctoral student, at Lutheran church

UN report: Prohibit ‘gender transition’ for children

By Special Rapporteur on violence against women, girls

Spanish faithful decry 'restored' face of weeping Virgin

Amateur effort for iconic Our Lady of Hope of Macarena

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Pope Leo to bishops: Be ‘firm and decisive’ on abuse

Emphasizes celibacy as 'chastity of heart and conduct'

Iraqi cardinal Sako rips ‘regime change’ efforts

Says imposing outside leader only worsens situation

L.A. parishes see significant decline in Sun. Massgoers

As 'fear has gripped' many immigrants, esp. Hispanics

Bishop Conley condemns 'drag mass' at U. Nebraska

Rubbish by music doctoral student, at Lutheran church

UN report: Prohibit ‘gender transition’ for children

By Special Rapporteur on violence against women, girls

Spanish faithful decry 'restored' face of weeping Virgin

Amateur effort for iconic Our Lady of Hope of Macarena

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Slapping a Bishop, No, Three Bishops

By James Thunder
June 25th 2025 5:54 PM

Under canon law, a person "who uses physical force…against a Bishop incurs a latae sententiae interdict” (Canon 1370, sec. 2), that is, the penalty is…

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Perplexing Phenomena

By James Hanink
June 24th 2025 8:50 PM

Here in Inglewood, and in many areas of greater Los Angeles, we deal with a perplexing urban phenomenon: coyotes, sometimes in packs, prowl about at…

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On Defining Religion Too Narrowly

By John M. Grondelski
June 20th 2025 11:40 AM

On June 16, the U.S. Supreme Court kicked back Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany v. Harris to the New York Court of Appeals (the state’s…

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Front & Center

Whatever Happened to Apologetics?

Imagine a course on Christian doctrine with no holds barred -- with all of the arguments marshaled in its favor, and all of the objections…

READ ARTICLE
Prisoner of Love

Other inmates were shocked that pro-life rescuers got two to five years in prison for doing a sit-in, handing out brochures, livestreaming a sit-in, or…

READ ARTICLE
Defending Dives, Defunding Lazarus

J.D. Vance invoked St. Augustine and the 'ordo amoris' while discussing immigration issues, drawing great commentary from all sides and even a papal rebuke.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope Leo to bishops: Be ‘firm and decisive’ on abuse

Emphasizes celibacy as 'chastity of heart and conduct'

Iraqi cardinal Sako rips ‘regime change’ efforts

Says imposing outside leader only worsens situation

L.A. parishes see significant decline in Sun. Massgoers

As 'fear has gripped' many immigrants, esp. Hispanics

Bishop Conley condemns 'drag mass' at U. Nebraska

Rubbish by music doctoral student, at Lutheran church

UN report: Prohibit ‘gender transition’ for children

By Special Rapporteur on violence against women, girls

Spanish faithful decry 'restored' face of weeping Virgin

Amateur effort for iconic Our Lady of Hope of Macarena

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope Leo to bishops: Be ‘firm and decisive’ on abuse

Emphasizes celibacy as 'chastity of heart and conduct'

Iraqi cardinal Sako rips ‘regime change’ efforts

Says imposing outside leader only worsens situation

L.A. parishes see significant decline in Sun. Massgoers

As 'fear has gripped' many immigrants, esp. Hispanics

Bishop Conley condemns 'drag mass' at U. Nebraska

Rubbish by music doctoral student, at Lutheran church

UN report: Prohibit ‘gender transition’ for children

By Special Rapporteur on violence against women, girls

Spanish faithful decry 'restored' face of weeping Virgin

Amateur effort for iconic Our Lady of Hope of Macarena

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

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Slapping a Bishop, No, Three Bishops

June 25th 2025 5:54 PM

Under canon law, a person "who uses physical force…against a Bishop incurs a latae sententiae interdict” (Canon 1370, sec. 2),…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Perplexing Phenomena

June 24th 2025 8:50 PM

Here in Inglewood, and in many areas of greater Los Angeles, we deal with a perplexing urban phenomenon: coyotes, sometimes…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

On Defining Religion Too Narrowly

June 20th 2025 11:40 AM

On June 16, the U.S. Supreme Court kicked back Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany v. Harris to the New York…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Liturgy that Speaks to the Soul... Altar Boys: The Problem or the Solution?... Turning Catholics Into a Stiff-Kneed People... and more

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Neoconservatism

Delusions of Grandeur... A Pox On Both Your Houses... What Is a Neoconservative & Does It Matter?... and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Vital Works Reconsidered

When No Man Was His Own... A Thomistic Vision of Man’s Final End... Purgatory on Earth... What Is Free Time For?... and more

VIEW DOSSIER

Stand up and defend your faith.

Culture is shifting, but you can count on The New Oxford Review for an unwavering Catholic point of view. The message of the Church is easily muddled in today’s increasingly hostile, secular culture. We understand what’s coming at you, and we have articles and resources to help you defend your faith and grow in your understanding of Catholic teachings.

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