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A Belated Apology to Pope Paul VI

'Procreation' encompasses the fact that the couple acts for (pro) the Creator and is given the privilege of co-operating with God in the genesis of…

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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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The Corruption of the Catholic Imagination

We have unwittingly acceded to the individualistic assumption that imagination is a vehicle for escaping reality rather than the capacity for grasping it with clarity.

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Pope appoints Josef Grünwidl new Archbishop of Vienna

62-year-old was Apostolic Administrator of archdiocese

Pontif. Comm. for Protection of Minors issues report

Its 2nd; stresses need for reparations, sanctions for abusers

Wash. won't enforce law on seal of Confession, abuse

State AG agrees following lawsuits & fed. court ruling

U.S., Mexico bishops, priests call for vigil for migrants

To express solidarity and call for adequate gov't policies

Trump Admin. expands IVF & fertility care coverage

Pro-life orgs call for protecting human life, good ethics

Turkey find: 1,300-year-old loaf with image of Christ

Among 5 small loaves probably intended for Eucharist

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Pope appoints Josef Grünwidl new Archbishop of Vienna

62-year-old was Apostolic Administrator of archdiocese

Pontif. Comm. for Protection of Minors issues report

Its 2nd; stresses need for reparations, sanctions for abusers

Wash. won't enforce law on seal of Confession, abuse

State AG agrees following lawsuits & fed. court ruling

U.S., Mexico bishops, priests call for vigil for migrants

To express solidarity and call for adequate gov't policies

Trump Admin. expands IVF & fertility care coverage

Pro-life orgs call for protecting human life, good ethics

Turkey find: 1,300-year-old loaf with image of Christ

Among 5 small loaves probably intended for Eucharist

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It Takes IVF to Make a Village

By John M. Grondelski
October 15th 2025 6:45 PM

Is producing 6,000 babies in test tubes an “achievement” for a government? Yes, apparently, according to Polish parliamentarian Weronika Smarduch. October 15 marks the second…

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Chat Control: One EU Battle Won

By Sabino Paciolla
October 14th 2025 11:00 AM

Writing in the October 9 Die Welt, Andreas Rosenvelder observed that then-Google CEO Eric Schmidt said something remarkable in a 2009 interview: "If there's something…

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Random Ruminations #30

By John M. Grondelski
October 13th 2025 11:57 AM

Chicago Drama ICE's current campaign against illegal immigrants in Chicago has led to numerous detentions at its Maywood, Illinois, facility. Complaints are now being made…

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Front & Center

A Belated Apology to Pope Paul VI

'Procreation' encompasses the fact that the couple acts for (pro) the Creator and is given the privilege of co-operating with God in the genesis of…

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
The Corruption of the Catholic Imagination

We have unwittingly acceded to the individualistic assumption that imagination is a vehicle for escaping reality rather than the capacity for grasping it with clarity.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope appoints Josef Grünwidl new Archbishop of Vienna

62-year-old was Apostolic Administrator of archdiocese

Pontif. Comm. for Protection of Minors issues report

Its 2nd; stresses need for reparations, sanctions for abusers

Wash. won't enforce law on seal of Confession, abuse

State AG agrees following lawsuits & fed. court ruling

U.S., Mexico bishops, priests call for vigil for migrants

To express solidarity and call for adequate gov't policies

Trump Admin. expands IVF & fertility care coverage

Pro-life orgs call for protecting human life, good ethics

Turkey find: 1,300-year-old loaf with image of Christ

Among 5 small loaves probably intended for Eucharist

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope appoints Josef Grünwidl new Archbishop of Vienna

62-year-old was Apostolic Administrator of archdiocese

Pontif. Comm. for Protection of Minors issues report

Its 2nd; stresses need for reparations, sanctions for abusers

Wash. won't enforce law on seal of Confession, abuse

State AG agrees following lawsuits & fed. court ruling

U.S., Mexico bishops, priests call for vigil for migrants

To express solidarity and call for adequate gov't policies

Trump Admin. expands IVF & fertility care coverage

Pro-life orgs call for protecting human life, good ethics

Turkey find: 1,300-year-old loaf with image of Christ

Among 5 small loaves probably intended for Eucharist

VIEW ARCHIVE

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The New Oxford Blog

It Takes IVF to Make a Village

October 15th 2025 6:45 PM

Is producing 6,000 babies in test tubes an “achievement” for a government? Yes, apparently, according to Polish parliamentarian Weronika Smarduch.…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Chat Control: One EU Battle Won

October 14th 2025 11:00 AM

Writing in the October 9 Die Welt, Andreas Rosenvelder observed that then-Google CEO Eric Schmidt said something remarkable in a…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Random Ruminations #30

October 13th 2025 11:57 AM

Chicago Drama ICE's current campaign against illegal immigrants in Chicago has led to numerous detentions at its Maywood, Illinois, facility.…

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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