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How to Find a "Total Bible Church"

Look for one that explicitly reminds you of what St. Paul said was first in importance, Christ’s death, and for one that celebrates Communion frequently.

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A Critique of Leo XIV’s Comments on Changing Church Doctrine

If popes must grant interviews to the media, then perhaps reporters should be required to submit questions in advance, to give him time to discern…

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The Moonies in Japan: Religious Cult or Political Inconvenience?

Underneath the "brainwash" rhetoric is a strong current of disdain among those in the media-government-academic complex for religion of any kind.

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UK high court: Religious ed in Northern Ireland unlawful

Not approached in 'objective, critical and pluralist manner'

Report: 2,211 anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe, 2024

Rise in personal attacks, sharp spike in arson attacks

Charlotte bishop grants immigrants Mass dispensation

Calls for day of prayer and fasting amid ICE crackdown

Synod on Synodality reports drop female diaconate idea

Also, the liturgy group is not addressing TLM restrictions

Survey finds Australian clergy happy and flourishing

Feedback similar to studies of priests in France and U.S.

'Open Door' discusses 'Catholics & the American Polity'

New book edited by Pieter Vree and Thomas Storck

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UK high court: Religious ed in Northern Ireland unlawful

Not approached in 'objective, critical and pluralist manner'

Report: 2,211 anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe, 2024

Rise in personal attacks, sharp spike in arson attacks

Charlotte bishop grants immigrants Mass dispensation

Calls for day of prayer and fasting amid ICE crackdown

Synod on Synodality reports drop female diaconate idea

Also, the liturgy group is not addressing TLM restrictions

Survey finds Australian clergy happy and flourishing

Feedback similar to studies of priests in France and U.S.

'Open Door' discusses 'Catholics & the American Polity'

New book edited by Pieter Vree and Thomas Storck

VIEW ARCHIVE

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A Catholic Book on IVF

By John M. Grondelski
November 20th 2025 1:47 PM

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has always benefitted from certain strange coincidences redounding to its benefit. The first IVF baby was born in 1978, five years…

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What the Maccabees Could Teach Modern Catholics

By John M. Grondelski
November 19th 2025 7:20 PM

Some Western European clerics are again singing the praises of secularization. The latest, according to Stefano Fontana, is Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the president of the…

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The Tragic End of the Kessler Twins

By Sabino Paciolla
November 18th 2025 12:41 PM

United in life and dance—that's how we all remember them—Alice and Ellen Kessler were also united in their final farewell, with a double assisted suicide.…

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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

How to Find a "Total Bible Church"

Look for one that explicitly reminds you of what St. Paul said was first in importance, Christ’s death, and for one that celebrates Communion frequently.

READ ARTICLE
A Critique of Leo XIV’s Comments on Changing Church Doctrine

If popes must grant interviews to the media, then perhaps reporters should be required to submit questions in advance, to give him time to discern…

READ ARTICLE
The Moonies in Japan: Religious Cult or Political Inconvenience?

Underneath the "brainwash" rhetoric is a strong current of disdain among those in the media-government-academic complex for religion of any kind.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
UK high court: Religious ed in Northern Ireland unlawful

Not approached in 'objective, critical and pluralist manner'

Report: 2,211 anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe, 2024

Rise in personal attacks, sharp spike in arson attacks

Charlotte bishop grants immigrants Mass dispensation

Calls for day of prayer and fasting amid ICE crackdown

Synod on Synodality reports drop female diaconate idea

Also, the liturgy group is not addressing TLM restrictions

Survey finds Australian clergy happy and flourishing

Feedback similar to studies of priests in France and U.S.

'Open Door' discusses 'Catholics & the American Polity'

New book edited by Pieter Vree and Thomas Storck

VIEW ARCHIVE
UK high court: Religious ed in Northern Ireland unlawful

Not approached in 'objective, critical and pluralist manner'

Report: 2,211 anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe, 2024

Rise in personal attacks, sharp spike in arson attacks

Charlotte bishop grants immigrants Mass dispensation

Calls for day of prayer and fasting amid ICE crackdown

Synod on Synodality reports drop female diaconate idea

Also, the liturgy group is not addressing TLM restrictions

Survey finds Australian clergy happy and flourishing

Feedback similar to studies of priests in France and U.S.

'Open Door' discusses 'Catholics & the American Polity'

New book edited by Pieter Vree and Thomas Storck

VIEW ARCHIVE

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A Catholic Book on IVF

November 20th 2025 1:47 PM

In vitro fertilization (IVF) has always benefitted from certain strange coincidences redounding to its benefit. The first IVF baby was…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

What the Maccabees Could Teach Modern Catholics

November 19th 2025 7:20 PM

Some Western European clerics are again singing the praises of secularization. The latest, according to Stefano Fontana, is Cardinal Matteo…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The Tragic End of the Kessler Twins

November 18th 2025 12:41 PM

United in life and dance—that's how we all remember them—Alice and Ellen Kessler were also united in their final farewell,…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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From the NOR Dossiers
Eschatology & End Times

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

VIEW DOSSIER
Hell

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

VIEW DOSSIER
Higher Education

The Cult of Diversity at Providence College... Ivy League Culture Wars... Is Georgetown Still Catholic?... 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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