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Christian activists triggered the reforms of the Progressive era. More recently, the churches were the seedbeds of the civil rights and peace movements.

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Will lead Regina Caeli from St. Peter's balcony on Sunday
Who launched Catholic social teaching, made papacy global
Thank him for 'ardor with which he guided' them for 12 yrs
Takes name Leo XIV; was Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops
Later invites all listening to pray a Hail Mary with him
Precedes blessing with greeting in Italian & Spanish
Will lead Regina Caeli from St. Peter's balcony on Sunday
Who launched Catholic social teaching, made papacy global
Thank him for 'ardor with which he guided' them for 12 yrs
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Christian activists triggered the reforms of the Progressive era. More recently, the churches were the seedbeds of the civil rights and peace movements.

"Discrimination" based on "gender identity or sexual orientation” can include following the teachings of the Church on matters of gender theory and marriage.

When a storyteller has a true love and respect for his young audience, it is evident, and any imparted moral lessons are carefully and charitably…
In The News

Takes name Leo XIV; was Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops
Later invites all listening to pray a Hail Mary with him
Precedes blessing with greeting in Italian & Spanish
Will lead Regina Caeli from St. Peter's balcony on Sunday
Who launched Catholic social teaching, made papacy global
Thank him for 'ardor with which he guided' them for 12 yrs
Takes name Leo XIV; was Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops
Later invites all listening to pray a Hail Mary with him
Precedes blessing with greeting in Italian & Spanish
Will lead Regina Caeli from St. Peter's balcony on Sunday
Who launched Catholic social teaching, made papacy global
Thank him for 'ardor with which he guided' them for 12 yrs

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Random Ruminations #25
Historical Amnesia May 8, 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day. Four score years ago, Allied troops entered Berlin…
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The Church faces a pivotal moment as the papal conclave begins -- a moment that sets course for how we…
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Pope Francis
Chronic Confusion, Polarization & Polemics in the Church of Francis… A Pontificate of Mercy or a Merciless Pontificate?... more
VIEW DOSSIER
Episcopacy in the Catholic Church
Cardinal Cupich’s Uncertain Trumpet… The Church’s Strange Reappraisal of Islam… Canon Fire: Burke vs. Wuerl… Wily Guys… more
VIEW DOSSIER
Ecumenism & Ecumania
A Trialogue With C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther & Thomas Aquinas… The Catch-22 of Ecumenical Relations With Evangelicals… and more
VIEW DOSSIER
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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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