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"Inclusive Language": Is It Necessary?

Quoth the Roman poet Horace: "Naturam expelles furca, tamen usque recurret" ("You may throw nature out with a pitchfork, but she will keep coming back").

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The Second Vatican Council: What’s the Big Deal?

The Church was already in a state of turmoil in the years prior to Vatican II, even if much of the turbulence was not obvious…

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The Church’s Civilizational Task Under Leo XIV

Traditional societies, however flawed in practice, at least gestured toward transcendent goods in their structure and aspirations.

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Venezuelan Mass celebrating canonizations canceled

'Security' cited, but regime would make it a Maduro rally

Wisconsin seeks to nix tax exemption for religious orgs

After losing to Catholic Charities at Supreme Court

Canada: Atheist lobbyists take aim at charitable status

Revoking exemption & adding tax would 'wipe out' orgs

Rupnik continues in 'ministry' despite canonical trial

He lives free in Rome, directs art center, even preaches

20 apprentice artisans are being trained at St. Peter’s

Learning ancient techniques handed down for basilica's care

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Cleveland diocese extends TLM at 2 diocesan churches

Says 'Holy See granted 2-year extension of permission'

Venezuelan Mass celebrating canonizations canceled

'Security' cited, but regime would make it a Maduro rally

Wisconsin seeks to nix tax exemption for religious orgs

After losing to Catholic Charities at Supreme Court

Canada: Atheist lobbyists take aim at charitable status

Revoking exemption & adding tax would 'wipe out' orgs

Rupnik continues in 'ministry' despite canonical trial

He lives free in Rome, directs art center, even preaches

20 apprentice artisans are being trained at St. Peter’s

Learning ancient techniques handed down for basilica's care

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Migration History Matters   

By John M. Grondelski
October 22nd 2025 11:01 AM

“Migration” features, albeit in limited fashion, in Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te. Of the three paragraphs that mention it, two are historical. I…

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50 Years of Grace

By James Hanink
October 21st 2025 1:31 PM

A few weeks ago, the Missionary of Charity Brothers celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their presence in Los Angeles. First, a bit of history. With…

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Inverted Pneumatology?

By John M. Grondelski
October 21st 2025 12:21 PM

Pneumatology is that branch of theology dealing with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is understood as indwelling in the Church and keeping her from…

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Front & Center

"Inclusive Language": Is It Necessary?

Quoth the Roman poet Horace: "Naturam expelles furca, tamen usque recurret" ("You may throw nature out with a pitchfork, but she will keep coming back").

READ ARTICLE
The Second Vatican Council: What’s the Big Deal?

The Church was already in a state of turmoil in the years prior to Vatican II, even if much of the turbulence was not obvious…

READ ARTICLE
The Church’s Civilizational Task Under Leo XIV

Traditional societies, however flawed in practice, at least gestured toward transcendent goods in their structure and aspirations.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Cleveland diocese extends TLM at 2 diocesan churches

Says 'Holy See granted 2-year extension of permission'

Venezuelan Mass celebrating canonizations canceled

'Security' cited, but regime would make it a Maduro rally

Wisconsin seeks to nix tax exemption for religious orgs

After losing to Catholic Charities at Supreme Court

Canada: Atheist lobbyists take aim at charitable status

Revoking exemption & adding tax would 'wipe out' orgs

Rupnik continues in 'ministry' despite canonical trial

He lives free in Rome, directs art center, even preaches

20 apprentice artisans are being trained at St. Peter’s

Learning ancient techniques handed down for basilica's care

VIEW ARCHIVE
Cleveland diocese extends TLM at 2 diocesan churches

Says 'Holy See granted 2-year extension of permission'

Venezuelan Mass celebrating canonizations canceled

'Security' cited, but regime would make it a Maduro rally

Wisconsin seeks to nix tax exemption for religious orgs

After losing to Catholic Charities at Supreme Court

Canada: Atheist lobbyists take aim at charitable status

Revoking exemption & adding tax would 'wipe out' orgs

Rupnik continues in 'ministry' despite canonical trial

He lives free in Rome, directs art center, even preaches

20 apprentice artisans are being trained at St. Peter’s

Learning ancient techniques handed down for basilica's care

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Migration History Matters   

October 22nd 2025 11:01 AM

“Migration” features, albeit in limited fashion, in Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te. Of the three paragraphs that mention…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

50 Years of Grace

October 21st 2025 1:31 PM

A few weeks ago, the Missionary of Charity Brothers celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their presence in Los Angeles. First,…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Inverted Pneumatology?

October 21st 2025 12:21 PM

Pneumatology is that branch of theology dealing with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is understood as indwelling in the…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Biblical Scholarship & Controversies

Which Church Is the Real Bible Church?... The Jesus Seminar: Making Uncomplicated Things Complicated... The Ineffectual Jesus of the Jesus Seminar... more

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Latin Mass

At Mass, Actions Speak Louder Than Words... Where Has All the Latin Gone?... The New Mass Just Can't Be Fixed... Whither the Roman Rite?... more

VIEW DOSSIER
Wacky Theologians

Reverend Mother Libertine... A Legacy of Dissent... The Hydra of Heterodoxy... Idiocy Undisturbed... 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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