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Neocons push an American Empire built by tearing down the old order and traditions and exporting the "democratic revolution."

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Symposium on the Greatest Threats to the Church

Pope Leo must contend with difficult internal Church dynamics and the demands of a polarized world and an increasingly unlearned yet hypercritical world population.

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A Man of Fortitude & Fidelity

Whatever the number of students Fessio personally led to Christ, there are many, many more he’s helped evangelize through Ignatius Press and related media.

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‘Jesus alone’ view resembles 'more a Protestant theology'

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Consider impact of AI on young people, Pope urges

He asks how we can ensure it serves the common good

Hong Kong court hears 93-yr-old Cardinal Zen's appeal

Prelate & companions still being politically persecuted

Minn. court: Church can dismiss ‘trans’ employee

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Pope receives white electric mower from Czech firm

Vatican gardeners to use snazzy tool on manicured lawns

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Mariologists publish scathing critique of DDF's Note

‘Jesus alone’ view resembles 'more a Protestant theology'

Philly archdiocese encourages St. Andrew Novena

Intention: reconciling the 83% of fallen-away Catholics

Consider impact of AI on young people, Pope urges

He asks how we can ensure it serves the common good

Hong Kong court hears 93-yr-old Cardinal Zen's appeal

Prelate & companions still being politically persecuted

Minn. court: Church can dismiss ‘trans’ employee

As employment decision rests solely on religious grounds

Pope receives white electric mower from Czech firm

Vatican gardeners to use snazzy tool on manicured lawns

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New Ecclesiastical Fronts in the War on Christmas

By John M. Grondelski
December 8th 2025 12:21 PM

Recent years have seen a “war on Christmas.” It takes the form of turning Christmas into a holiday in the closet, daring not to speak…

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Chat Control: It's Baaack

By Sabino Paciolla
December 5th 2025 12:22 PM

As I wrote previously, the EU's liberticidal Chat Control law seemed to have been definitively shelved in October. Strong opposition from Germany and other member…

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'People, Look East': Risky?

By John M. Grondelski
December 4th 2025 12:23 PM

Advent comes with a repertoire of hymnody unique to the season, such as “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Among traditional Advent hymns now sung in…

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What Is a Neoconservative? -- & Does It Matter?

Neocons push an American Empire built by tearing down the old order and traditions and exporting the "democratic revolution."

READ ARTICLE
Symposium on the Greatest Threats to the Church

Pope Leo must contend with difficult internal Church dynamics and the demands of a polarized world and an increasingly unlearned yet hypercritical world population.

READ ARTICLE
A Man of Fortitude & Fidelity

Whatever the number of students Fessio personally led to Christ, there are many, many more he’s helped evangelize through Ignatius Press and related media.

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In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Mariologists publish scathing critique of DDF's Note

‘Jesus alone’ view resembles 'more a Protestant theology'

Philly archdiocese encourages St. Andrew Novena

Intention: reconciling the 83% of fallen-away Catholics

Consider impact of AI on young people, Pope urges

He asks how we can ensure it serves the common good

Hong Kong court hears 93-yr-old Cardinal Zen's appeal

Prelate & companions still being politically persecuted

Minn. court: Church can dismiss ‘trans’ employee

As employment decision rests solely on religious grounds

Pope receives white electric mower from Czech firm

Vatican gardeners to use snazzy tool on manicured lawns

VIEW ARCHIVE
Mariologists publish scathing critique of DDF's Note

‘Jesus alone’ view resembles 'more a Protestant theology'

Philly archdiocese encourages St. Andrew Novena

Intention: reconciling the 83% of fallen-away Catholics

Consider impact of AI on young people, Pope urges

He asks how we can ensure it serves the common good

Hong Kong court hears 93-yr-old Cardinal Zen's appeal

Prelate & companions still being politically persecuted

Minn. court: Church can dismiss ‘trans’ employee

As employment decision rests solely on religious grounds

Pope receives white electric mower from Czech firm

Vatican gardeners to use snazzy tool on manicured lawns

VIEW ARCHIVE

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New Ecclesiastical Fronts in the War on Christmas

December 8th 2025 12:21 PM

Recent years have seen a “war on Christmas.” It takes the form of turning Christmas into a holiday in the…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Chat Control: It's Baaack

December 5th 2025 12:22 PM

As I wrote previously, the EU's liberticidal Chat Control law seemed to have been definitively shelved in October. Strong opposition…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

'People, Look East': Risky?

December 4th 2025 12:23 PM

Advent comes with a repertoire of hymnody unique to the season, such as “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Among traditional…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Is Modern Man Too Healthy for Literature?... Flannery O'Connor & the Representation of Mystery... Reading as Sacrament... more

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Sacred Music

Rising from the Mire... In Praise of Honest Sentiment... Why the Music Is So Bad... Offering Our Musical Best at Mass... 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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