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"Liberal, Democrat, & Prochoice": What's Wrong with This Picture?

When feminists argue for an unfettered right to have an abortion, they argue for complete control over their property.

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Life in the Blood

Perhaps we ourselves are vampire-like, separated from God by sin, believing the ancient lie that “you shall be as gods,” harming ourselves and others.

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School Choice Wouldn’t Just Reform Education. It Would Reform Society

Over time, it is hard to imagine any blue or purple state governor denying better schooling options to his own disadvantaged children.

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Pope Leo, back home at Vatican, leads Sunday Angelus

On hospital exit he thanked surgeon, entire care team

Surgeon greenlights Leo's Nov. 6-17 trip to S. America

Calls Pope's resolve to recover quickly 'commendable'

Pope speaks with Russian President Putin by phone

Seeking pause to enable aid, civilian evacuation in Oleshky

France: Inflation protests descend into chaos, looting

Cdl. warns gov't on prioritizing military funding over all

China's official Church bodies push for young bishops

Who have come of age under nation's current leadership

New documentary on St. Peter’s tomb features Pope

Marks 400th anniv. of consecration of St. Peter's Basilica

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Pope Leo, back home at Vatican, leads Sunday Angelus

On hospital exit he thanked surgeon, entire care team

Surgeon greenlights Leo's Nov. 6-17 trip to S. America

Calls Pope's resolve to recover quickly 'commendable'

Pope speaks with Russian President Putin by phone

Seeking pause to enable aid, civilian evacuation in Oleshky

France: Inflation protests descend into chaos, looting

Cdl. warns gov't on prioritizing military funding over all

China's official Church bodies push for young bishops

Who have come of age under nation's current leadership

New documentary on St. Peter’s tomb features Pope

Marks 400th anniv. of consecration of St. Peter's Basilica

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Fatima: Secrets & Conspiracies

Marian Misconceptions... An Epic in Search of an Ending... The Private Interpretation of Private Revelations... more

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Value, Valuators, and Evaluation

By James Hanink
October 19th 2026 10:52 AM

Of late I’ve been mulling over a line I’ve long remembered: “The world is so full of a number of things, / I’m sure we…

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Green Light to Cheat?

By John M. Grondelski
October 14th 2026 11:44 AM

Walking in downtown Washington recently, I came upon one of those “public service” announcements that are plastered or projected on the side of bus stops.…

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50 Years of the Hyde Amendment

By John M. Grondelski
October 13th 2026 11:31 AM

September 30 was the fiftieth anniversary of Congress first approving the “Hyde Amendment,” a budget provision subsequently adopted every year for the past half century…

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Front & Center

"Liberal, Democrat, & Prochoice": What's Wrong with This Picture?

When feminists argue for an unfettered right to have an abortion, they argue for complete control over their property.

READ ARTICLE
Life in the Blood

Perhaps we ourselves are vampire-like, separated from God by sin, believing the ancient lie that “you shall be as gods,” harming ourselves and others.

READ ARTICLE
School Choice Wouldn’t Just Reform Education. It Would Reform Society

Over time, it is hard to imagine any blue or purple state governor denying better schooling options to his own disadvantaged children.

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In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope Leo, back home at Vatican, leads Sunday Angelus

On hospital exit he thanked surgeon, entire care team

Surgeon greenlights Leo's Nov. 6-17 trip to S. America

Calls Pope's resolve to recover quickly 'commendable'

Pope speaks with Russian President Putin by phone

Seeking pause to enable aid, civilian evacuation in Oleshky

France: Inflation protests descend into chaos, looting

Cdl. warns gov't on prioritizing military funding over all

China's official Church bodies push for young bishops

Who have come of age under nation's current leadership

New documentary on St. Peter’s tomb features Pope

Marks 400th anniv. of consecration of St. Peter's Basilica

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope Leo, back home at Vatican, leads Sunday Angelus

On hospital exit he thanked surgeon, entire care team

Surgeon greenlights Leo's Nov. 6-17 trip to S. America

Calls Pope's resolve to recover quickly 'commendable'

Pope speaks with Russian President Putin by phone

Seeking pause to enable aid, civilian evacuation in Oleshky

France: Inflation protests descend into chaos, looting

Cdl. warns gov't on prioritizing military funding over all

China's official Church bodies push for young bishops

Who have come of age under nation's current leadership

New documentary on St. Peter’s tomb features Pope

Marks 400th anniv. of consecration of St. Peter's Basilica

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

Value, Valuators, and Evaluation

October 19th 2026 10:52 AM

Of late I’ve been mulling over a line I’ve long remembered: “The world is so full of a number of…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Green Light to Cheat?

October 14th 2026 11:44 AM

Walking in downtown Washington recently, I came upon one of those “public service” announcements that are plastered or projected on…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

50 Years of the Hyde Amendment

October 13th 2026 11:31 AM

September 30 was the fiftieth anniversary of Congress first approving the “Hyde Amendment,” a budget provision subsequently adopted every year…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Anglican Communion

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

VIEW DOSSIER
Exorcism, Possession & the Problem of Evil

Devil or Disease?... Why Is There Evil in the World?... Perfect Possession… Peering Into the Abyss… The Dark Side of Self-Sacrifice… more

VIEW DOSSIER
Fatima: Secrets & Conspiracies

Marian Misconceptions... An Epic in Search of an Ending... The Private Interpretation of Private Revelations... 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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