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A Case for Censorship

If to commit certain evils is harmful to others and a crime, then why should advocating and encouraging such evils be perfectly lawful?

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Why Some Priests Leave & Why Many Stay

The overwhelming majority of priests remain in ministry, and many report a profound sense of purpose in their vocation.

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Is Bitcoin Morally Superior to Fiat Currency?

Because it is decentralized by nature, Bitcoin solves the problem of bank/government control of currency value and manipulation for political and monetary gain.

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SSPX files preliminary recourse against DDF decree

Which has the effect of suspending the excommunication

Mass.: Questions linger after Nigerian priest’s suicide

He was distraught over going back & by bishop's death

French military school excludes 'too Catholic' pupils

Namely, from trad academies affiliated with ICKSP or SSPX

Brazil: Pilgrimage of Divine Eternal Father draws 4M

Across ten days, June 26 to July 5; originated in 1840s

U.S.: Half of new priests are in Midwest & SE dioceses

Although those dioceses contain only 28% of U.S. Catholics

Are small U.S. Catholic liberal arts colleges doomed?

Offering strong identity, true liberal arts educ. will help

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SSPX files preliminary recourse against DDF decree

Which has the effect of suspending the excommunication

Mass.: Questions linger after Nigerian priest’s suicide

He was distraught over going back & by bishop's death

French military school excludes 'too Catholic' pupils

Namely, from trad academies affiliated with ICKSP or SSPX

Brazil: Pilgrimage of Divine Eternal Father draws 4M

Across ten days, June 26 to July 5; originated in 1840s

U.S.: Half of new priests are in Midwest & SE dioceses

Although those dioceses contain only 28% of U.S. Catholics

Are small U.S. Catholic liberal arts colleges doomed?

Offering strong identity, true liberal arts educ. will help

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Die or Don't Die

By Jason Morgan
July 14th 2026 11:52 AM

The quest for physical immortality is as old as the human race. Decrepit mummies in Egyptian deserts attest to the same doomed aspiration as ancient…

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Time, God and Change 4

By Robert Kurland
July 13th 2026 11:22 AM

To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.” -- attributed to St.…

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Grief as a Social Media Spectacle

By Marcus Peter
July 10th 2026 10:36 AM

Social media has managed to do what technology eventually does with the deepest regions of the human soul: turn reality into a public interface where…

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Front & Center

A Case for Censorship

If to commit certain evils is harmful to others and a crime, then why should advocating and encouraging such evils be perfectly lawful?

READ ARTICLE
Why Some Priests Leave & Why Many Stay

The overwhelming majority of priests remain in ministry, and many report a profound sense of purpose in their vocation.

READ ARTICLE
Is Bitcoin Morally Superior to Fiat Currency?

Because it is decentralized by nature, Bitcoin solves the problem of bank/government control of currency value and manipulation for political and monetary gain.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
SSPX files preliminary recourse against DDF decree

Which has the effect of suspending the excommunication

Mass.: Questions linger after Nigerian priest’s suicide

He was distraught over going back & by bishop's death

French military school excludes 'too Catholic' pupils

Namely, from trad academies affiliated with ICKSP or SSPX

Brazil: Pilgrimage of Divine Eternal Father draws 4M

Across ten days, June 26 to July 5; originated in 1840s

U.S.: Half of new priests are in Midwest & SE dioceses

Although those dioceses contain only 28% of U.S. Catholics

Are small U.S. Catholic liberal arts colleges doomed?

Offering strong identity, true liberal arts educ. will help

VIEW ARCHIVE
SSPX files preliminary recourse against DDF decree

Which has the effect of suspending the excommunication

Mass.: Questions linger after Nigerian priest’s suicide

He was distraught over going back & by bishop's death

French military school excludes 'too Catholic' pupils

Namely, from trad academies affiliated with ICKSP or SSPX

Brazil: Pilgrimage of Divine Eternal Father draws 4M

Across ten days, June 26 to July 5; originated in 1840s

U.S.: Half of new priests are in Midwest & SE dioceses

Although those dioceses contain only 28% of U.S. Catholics

Are small U.S. Catholic liberal arts colleges doomed?

Offering strong identity, true liberal arts educ. will help

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

Die or Don't Die

July 14th 2026 11:52 AM

The quest for physical immortality is as old as the human race. Decrepit mummies in Egyptian deserts attest to the…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Time, God and Change 4

July 13th 2026 11:22 AM

To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Grief as a Social Media Spectacle

July 10th 2026 10:36 AM

Social media has managed to do what technology eventually does with the deepest regions of the human soul: turn reality…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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From the NOR Dossiers
America: History, Culture & Politics

Losing Our Religion… American Libidocracy… Twilight of the Idols… The Most Segregated Hour… This Land is Not Our Land… and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Biotechnology & Posthumanism

On Man’s Many Attempts to “Kill Death”… Breaking the Species Barrier… Human Alienation & Our Biotech Future… and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Neoconservatism

Delusions of Grandeur... A Pox On Both Your Houses... What Is a Neoconservative & Does It Matter?... 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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