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The Ambiguous Archbishop Romero

By any empirical standard, the Salvadoran Church’s politics have not borne much good fruit.

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The Danger of Equating the Church with the Mass

The Church is the mother of Christendom. She encompasses all modes of life, from economy to culture, from politics to family relations.

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Motives of Credibility: The Miracles of Christ

A remarkable amount of evidence supports the claim that Jesus was capable of performing deeds that could not be explained as natural phenomena.

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Norcia’s basilica reopens, nine years after earthquake

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Trump to Pentagon: 'Start testing' nuclear weapons

Kremlin: If anyone breaks moratorium, Russia will too

Nigerian bishop ripped for spin on jihadist violence

In Rome speech he downplayed Christian persecution

Tug-of-war ongoing over newest Doctor of the Church

Camps take Newman's 'doctrinal development' in two ways

Norcia’s basilica reopens, nine years after earthquake

Abp.: Rebuild is 'an act of civil and spiritual resurrection'

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Priest Compares the TLM to Halloween

By Sabino Paciolla
October 31st 2025 11:19 AM

In recent days, during a Mass dedicated to children, a parish priest in Italy uttered remarks that left many faithful disconcerted:

Let me…

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Immigration and Labor Globalization

By John M. Grondelski
October 30th 2025 11:38 AM

In a recent essay, I quoted approvingly Oren Cass’s observation that employment, labor, and immigration law form a coherent legal whole that protects both national…

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Italian Bishops' Synodal Document Opens to LGBT

By Sabino Paciolla
October 28th 2025 12:03 PM

The Third Synodal Assembly of the Church in Italy marked a historic turning point in the pastoral approach to LGBT people. With the approval of…

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Front & Center

The Ambiguous Archbishop Romero

By any empirical standard, the Salvadoran Church’s politics have not borne much good fruit.

READ ARTICLE
The Danger of Equating the Church with the Mass

The Church is the mother of Christendom. She encompasses all modes of life, from economy to culture, from politics to family relations.

READ ARTICLE
Motives of Credibility: The Miracles of Christ

A remarkable amount of evidence supports the claim that Jesus was capable of performing deeds that could not be explained as natural phenomena.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Trump to Pentagon: 'Start testing' nuclear weapons

Kremlin: If anyone breaks moratorium, Russia will too

Nigerian bishop ripped for spin on jihadist violence

In Rome speech he downplayed Christian persecution

Tug-of-war ongoing over newest Doctor of the Church

Camps take Newman's 'doctrinal development' in two ways

Norcia’s basilica reopens, nine years after earthquake

Abp.: Rebuild is 'an act of civil and spiritual resurrection'

Philippines: Gov't corruption crisis sparks big protests

Bishops urge citizens to persistently demand accountability

Catholic Charities boosts fundraising for SNAP lapse

To ship goods to its agencies with food pantries/delivery

VIEW ARCHIVE
Trump to Pentagon: 'Start testing' nuclear weapons

Kremlin: If anyone breaks moratorium, Russia will too

Nigerian bishop ripped for spin on jihadist violence

In Rome speech he downplayed Christian persecution

Tug-of-war ongoing over newest Doctor of the Church

Camps take Newman's 'doctrinal development' in two ways

Norcia’s basilica reopens, nine years after earthquake

Abp.: Rebuild is 'an act of civil and spiritual resurrection'

Philippines: Gov't corruption crisis sparks big protests

Bishops urge citizens to persistently demand accountability

Catholic Charities boosts fundraising for SNAP lapse

To ship goods to its agencies with food pantries/delivery

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

Priest Compares the TLM to Halloween

October 31st 2025 11:19 AM

In recent days, during a Mass dedicated to children, a parish priest in Italy uttered remarks that left many faithful…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Immigration and Labor Globalization

October 30th 2025 11:38 AM

In a recent essay, I quoted approvingly Oren Cass’s observation that employment, labor, and immigration law form a coherent legal…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Italian Bishops' Synodal Document Opens to LGBT

October 28th 2025 12:03 PM

The Third Synodal Assembly of the Church in Italy marked a historic turning point in the pastoral approach to LGBT…

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What Does the Anglican Patrimony Have to Offer the Church?... A Slow-Motion Implosion… Lifeboats on the Tiber… more

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Eschatology & End Times

The Antichrist in Political Philosophy… Isaac Newton: End-Times Prophet… Your Final Destination… Last Judgment (Lite)… more

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Hell

Hell and Other Destinations... Is Hell Closed Up & Boarded Over?... Hell, Air-Conditioned... 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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