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What Good Came of It?

Jesuit life today is freer and easier than it was. But whether we have a deeper faith, a stronger spirituality, and greater apostolic effectiveness is…

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Motive of Credibility: Holiness

Because the Church is the Body of Christ, the sins of the faithful are a deviation from her Christ-originating holiness. They obscure but cannot eliminate…

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The Struggle for Power in the Middle East

Neocons have completely discredited U.S. foreign policy, the ideals of Western democracy, the notion of an international community, and the body of international law.

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Pope Leo speaks with suicide survivor about mental health in Barcelona

The Pope listened to testimonies on depression, family trauma and questions of faith

Pope Leo XIV: 'The elderly can be life teachers'

Pope Leo reaffirms the precious value of the elderly, that old age is a time of grace

Catholic scientists meet to discuss identical twins, AI, and the unity of truth

The annual Society of Catholic Scientists conference drew over 130 scientists

Catholic Charities employee with criminal history charged with embezzlement

A diocesan spokesperson said Stewart passed a background check

Celebrating a Catholic wedding amid the Ebola outbreak

There were no kisses or crowded dance floor, but there was love

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Cost of abuse scandal in US soars 82% in single year to $483.5M

Costs include settlements, payments to victims, support for offenders and attorneys’ fees

Pope Leo speaks with suicide survivor about mental health in Barcelona

The Pope listened to testimonies on depression, family trauma and questions of faith

Pope Leo XIV: 'The elderly can be life teachers'

Pope Leo reaffirms the precious value of the elderly, that old age is a time of grace

Catholic scientists meet to discuss identical twins, AI, and the unity of truth

The annual Society of Catholic Scientists conference drew over 130 scientists

Catholic Charities employee with criminal history charged with embezzlement

A diocesan spokesperson said Stewart passed a background check

Celebrating a Catholic wedding amid the Ebola outbreak

There were no kisses or crowded dance floor, but there was love

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Situating the Soul

By James Hanink
May 21st 2026 11:46 AM

“A place for everything and everything in its place” is a worthy maxim, if we know who and where we are. Often, though, we know…

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On Piety

By John M. Grondelski
May 22nd 2026 11:27 AM

Piety is both a moral virtue and a gift of the Holy Spirit. Piety allows one to recognize relationships and where one fits in those…

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Paul Ehrlich & the Child with Edwards Syndrome

By Marcus Peter
May 25th 2026 1:10 PM

Trisomy 18, also called Edwards syndrome, is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18. March 18, or 3-18, has been designated Trisomy 18 Awareness…

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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

What Good Came of It?

Jesuit life today is freer and easier than it was. But whether we have a deeper faith, a stronger spirituality, and greater apostolic effectiveness is…

READ ARTICLE
Motive of Credibility: Holiness

Because the Church is the Body of Christ, the sins of the faithful are a deviation from her Christ-originating holiness. They obscure but cannot eliminate…

READ ARTICLE
The Struggle for Power in the Middle East

Neocons have completely discredited U.S. foreign policy, the ideals of Western democracy, the notion of an international community, and the body of international law.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Cost of abuse scandal in US soars 82% in single year to $483.5M

Costs include settlements, payments to victims, support for offenders and attorneys’ fees

Pope Leo speaks with suicide survivor about mental health in Barcelona

The Pope listened to testimonies on depression, family trauma and questions of faith

Pope Leo XIV: 'The elderly can be life teachers'

Pope Leo reaffirms the precious value of the elderly, that old age is a time of grace

Catholic scientists meet to discuss identical twins, AI, and the unity of truth

The annual Society of Catholic Scientists conference drew over 130 scientists

Catholic Charities employee with criminal history charged with embezzlement

A diocesan spokesperson said Stewart passed a background check

Celebrating a Catholic wedding amid the Ebola outbreak

There were no kisses or crowded dance floor, but there was love

VIEW ARCHIVE
Cost of abuse scandal in US soars 82% in single year to $483.5M

Costs include settlements, payments to victims, support for offenders and attorneys’ fees

Pope Leo speaks with suicide survivor about mental health in Barcelona

The Pope listened to testimonies on depression, family trauma and questions of faith

Pope Leo XIV: 'The elderly can be life teachers'

Pope Leo reaffirms the precious value of the elderly, that old age is a time of grace

Catholic scientists meet to discuss identical twins, AI, and the unity of truth

The annual Society of Catholic Scientists conference drew over 130 scientists

Catholic Charities employee with criminal history charged with embezzlement

A diocesan spokesperson said Stewart passed a background check

Celebrating a Catholic wedding amid the Ebola outbreak

There were no kisses or crowded dance floor, but there was love

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Situating the Soul

May 21st 2026 11:46 AM

“A place for everything and everything in its place” is a worthy maxim, if we know who and where we…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

On Piety

May 22nd 2026 11:27 AM

Piety is both a moral virtue and a gift of the Holy Spirit. Piety allows one to recognize relationships and…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Paul Ehrlich & the Child with Edwards Syndrome

May 25th 2026 1:10 PM

Trisomy 18, also called Edwards syndrome, is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18. March 18, or 3-18, has…

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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