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Once upon a time, secu­lar liberals and secular conservatives distrusted their Catholic fellow travelers. And quite rightly, too.

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The Hedonistic Death Drive of “Queerness”

'Queerness' is more than a broad aegis under which to group everything that is not heterosexual. There is a spirit that animates the LGBTQ worldview.

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Transitioning Back to Sanity

Pharmaceutical giants, healthcare providers, insurance companies — they all stand to profit from the proliferation of what’s labeled "gender-affirming care."

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Which Francis turned into an 'ecology project,' museum

Firm paid hackers ransom to shield clergy abuse victims

BRG serves Catholic dioceses in bankruptcy proceedings

NJ: Ukrainian & Latin Catholics together honor Mary

At moleben prayer service with Archbishop Gudziak

German cathedral voices ‘regret’ for vulgar performance

Which featured oddball dancers waving diapered chickens

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WA bishops sue over disregard for confessional seal

New law requires reporting abuse divulged anywhere

Holy Land Catholics celebrate Ascension of the Lord

On Mount of Olives, at Chapel of the Ascension: photos

Pope Leo visits papal summer villa in Castel Gandolfo

Which Francis turned into an 'ecology project,' museum

Firm paid hackers ransom to shield clergy abuse victims

BRG serves Catholic dioceses in bankruptcy proceedings

NJ: Ukrainian & Latin Catholics together honor Mary

At moleben prayer service with Archbishop Gudziak

German cathedral voices ‘regret’ for vulgar performance

Which featured oddball dancers waving diapered chickens

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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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Front & Center

What Does Real Faith Require of Us?

Once upon a time, secu­lar liberals and secular conservatives distrusted their Catholic fellow travelers. And quite rightly, too.

READ ARTICLE
The Hedonistic Death Drive of “Queerness”

'Queerness' is more than a broad aegis under which to group everything that is not heterosexual. There is a spirit that animates the LGBTQ worldview.

READ ARTICLE
Transitioning Back to Sanity

Pharmaceutical giants, healthcare providers, insurance companies — they all stand to profit from the proliferation of what’s labeled "gender-affirming care."

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
WA bishops sue over disregard for confessional seal

New law requires reporting abuse divulged anywhere

Holy Land Catholics celebrate Ascension of the Lord

On Mount of Olives, at Chapel of the Ascension: photos

Pope Leo visits papal summer villa in Castel Gandolfo

Which Francis turned into an 'ecology project,' museum

Firm paid hackers ransom to shield clergy abuse victims

BRG serves Catholic dioceses in bankruptcy proceedings

NJ: Ukrainian & Latin Catholics together honor Mary

At moleben prayer service with Archbishop Gudziak

German cathedral voices ‘regret’ for vulgar performance

Which featured oddball dancers waving diapered chickens

VIEW ARCHIVE
WA bishops sue over disregard for confessional seal

New law requires reporting abuse divulged anywhere

Holy Land Catholics celebrate Ascension of the Lord

On Mount of Olives, at Chapel of the Ascension: photos

Pope Leo visits papal summer villa in Castel Gandolfo

Which Francis turned into an 'ecology project,' museum

Firm paid hackers ransom to shield clergy abuse victims

BRG serves Catholic dioceses in bankruptcy proceedings

NJ: Ukrainian & Latin Catholics together honor Mary

At moleben prayer service with Archbishop Gudziak

German cathedral voices ‘regret’ for vulgar performance

Which featured oddball dancers waving diapered chickens

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Babies & Politicians

May 29th 2025 11:23 AM

Can we have a discussion that prescinds from party identifications, a discussion that involves normal people talking to each other?…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The Resurrection and Truth

May 28th 2025 12:17 PM

Frenchman Xavier Léon-Dufour and Australian Gerald O’Collins were two giants of contemporary theology on the Resurrection. Both emphasized the need…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Leo XIII's Legacy

May 27th 2025 11:51 AM

Our welcome of Pope Leo XIV is sparking fresh interest in the heritage of Leo XIII (1878-1903), and for a…

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Ecumenism & Ecumania

A Trialogue With C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther & Thomas Aquinas… The Catch-22 of Ecumenical Relations With Evangelicals… and more

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Liturgy, Liturgical Rites & Devotions

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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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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