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Reclaiming Jonathan Edwards for Political Progressivism

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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'Prohibited Extremist Activity'

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

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Antidote to the Ideologization of Children’s Literature

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U.S.-born cardinal Robert Prevost is elected 267th pope

Takes name Leo XIV; was Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops

Pope Leo XIV’s first words: ‘Peace be with you all’

Later invites all listening to pray a Hail Mary with him

'Urbi et Orbi' blessing of new Pope Leo XIV: full text

Precedes blessing with greeting in Italian & Spanish

Leo XIV celebrates first Mass with College of Cardinals

Will lead Regina Caeli from St. Peter's balcony on Sunday

Papal name signals tie to turn-of-the-20th-century Leo

Who launched Catholic social teaching, made papacy global

Augustinians offer filial reverence to new Pope Leo

Thank him for 'ardor with which he guided' them for 12 yrs

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U.S.-born cardinal Robert Prevost is elected 267th pope

Takes name Leo XIV; was Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops

Pope Leo XIV’s first words: ‘Peace be with you all’

Later invites all listening to pray a Hail Mary with him

'Urbi et Orbi' blessing of new Pope Leo XIV: full text

Precedes blessing with greeting in Italian & Spanish

Leo XIV celebrates first Mass with College of Cardinals

Will lead Regina Caeli from St. Peter's balcony on Sunday

Papal name signals tie to turn-of-the-20th-century Leo

Who launched Catholic social teaching, made papacy global

Augustinians offer filial reverence to new Pope Leo

Thank him for 'ardor with which he guided' them for 12 yrs

VIEW ARCHIVE

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By John M. Grondelski
May 8th 2025 11:45 AM

Historical Amnesia May 8, 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day. Four score years ago, Allied troops entered Berlin and the Thousand Year Reich…

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The Conclave and the Reception of Vatican II

By John M. Grondelski
May 7th 2025 11:46 AM

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Front & Center

Reclaiming Jonathan Edwards for Political Progressivism

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

READ ARTICLE
'Prohibited Extremist Activity'

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

READ ARTICLE
Antidote to the Ideologization of Children’s Literature

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…

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
U.S.-born cardinal Robert Prevost is elected 267th pope

Takes name Leo XIV; was Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops

Pope Leo XIV’s first words: ‘Peace be with you all’

Later invites all listening to pray a Hail Mary with him

'Urbi et Orbi' blessing of new Pope Leo XIV: full text

Precedes blessing with greeting in Italian & Spanish

Leo XIV celebrates first Mass with College of Cardinals

Will lead Regina Caeli from St. Peter's balcony on Sunday

Papal name signals tie to turn-of-the-20th-century Leo

Who launched Catholic social teaching, made papacy global

Augustinians offer filial reverence to new Pope Leo

Thank him for 'ardor with which he guided' them for 12 yrs

VIEW ARCHIVE
U.S.-born cardinal Robert Prevost is elected 267th pope

Takes name Leo XIV; was Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops

Pope Leo XIV’s first words: ‘Peace be with you all’

Later invites all listening to pray a Hail Mary with him

'Urbi et Orbi' blessing of new Pope Leo XIV: full text

Precedes blessing with greeting in Italian & Spanish

Leo XIV celebrates first Mass with College of Cardinals

Will lead Regina Caeli from St. Peter's balcony on Sunday

Papal name signals tie to turn-of-the-20th-century Leo

Who launched Catholic social teaching, made papacy global

Augustinians offer filial reverence to new Pope Leo

Thank him for 'ardor with which he guided' them for 12 yrs

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Random Ruminations #25

May 8th 2025 11:45 AM

Historical Amnesia May 8, 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day. Four score years ago, Allied troops entered Berlin…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The Conclave and the Reception of Vatican II

May 7th 2025 11:46 AM

The Church faces a pivotal moment as the papal conclave begins -- a moment that sets course for how we…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Ahead of the Conclave

May 6th 2025 3:21 AM

What I Want in a Pope The Catholic press and blogosphere is filled with writers pontificating on what they want…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Chronic Confusion, Polarization & Polemics in the Church of Francis… A Pontificate of Mercy or a Merciless Pontificate?... more

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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

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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