RITL
RITL  ·  A Catholic Review of Faith, Letters, and Tradition Est. MMXXV

A Catholic Journal of Faith and Letters  ·  Vol. I  ·  MMXXV

Revue Internationale de Théologie et des Lettres

A journal of Catholic thought and letters,
gathering essays, encyclicals, and writings in service of the Church's intellectual tradition.

Where Faith, Reason, and Letters Converge

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Fides · Ratio · Litterae

RITL  ·  une revue catholique de foi et de lettres

Fides Quaerens Intellectum

About RITL

Revue Internationale de Théologie et des Lettres

RITL is a Catholic journal of faith and letters, dedicated to serious writing in service of the Church's intellectual and spiritual tradition. We gather essays, encyclicals, books, and shorter articles that take faith and reason seriously, and treat contributors as partners in a living tradition rather than as students to be managed.

Faith Foi

Writing that begins from belief, and is unafraid to say so plainly.

Reason Raison

Maintaining the highest standards of clarity, argument, and editorial review.

Tradition Tradition

Forming contributors within the Church's long conversation with itself.

Publication Édition

Producing essays, encyclicals, and books that contribute meaningfully to Catholic letters.

Access Accessibilité

Opening participation to writers and readers from all communities and backgrounds.

Our Mission

RITL exists to give faithful, careful writing a home. We publish essays, encyclicals, books, and shorter articles that take the Catholic intellectual tradition seriously, and we hold that work to a high editorial standard.

Our Vision

We aim to cultivate a community of writers and readers who bring faith and reason into the same room. RITL envisions a future where today's contributors become tomorrow's editors, sustaining a living culture of Catholic letters.

Our Goals

RITL aims to identify and publish thoughtful Catholic writing, especially from voices not otherwise given a formal platform, and to form contributors who will go on to shape this tradition themselves.

Editorial Commitment

Operating across five editorial categories with a considered review process, RITL ensures all published work meets a high benchmark of theological seriousness and literary care.

From the Editorial Office

"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

Matthew 25:40

Editorial Publication Archive

Our Publications

Five editorial categories carrying the Church's intellectual and spiritual tradition into the present

I.
RITL Editions · Volume I
Essays
Reflective and argumentative essays on faith, reason, and the Christian life
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II.
RITL Editions · Volume II
Encyclicals
Encyclical-style reflections on Scripture, doctrine, and Church tradition
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III.
RITL Editions · Volume III
Books
Full-length works and monographs published under the RITL imprint
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IV.
RITL Editions · Volume IV
Collected Articles
A standing collection of shorter writings, notes, and occasional pieces
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V.
RITL Editions · Volume V
Press
Announcements, releases, and news from the RITL editorial office
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Open Submission

Call for Manuscripts

Invitation to Submit

RITL Editions · Rolling Submissions Open

Submission Guidelines

  • Original, unpublished writing only
  • 800 – 5,000 words (body text)
  • Abstract or summary requested (150 – 300 words)
  • Chicago citation format preferred
  • Submit in .docx or .pdf format
  • Brief cover note welcome

Publication Standards

  • Theological and literary seriousness
  • Original argument or genuine reflection
  • Full editorial integrity compliance
  • Considered, formation-minded review
  • Structured review pipeline for all submissions

Editorial Categories

  • Essays
  • Encyclicals
  • Books
  • Collected Articles
  • Press

Review Timeline

Rolling submissions accepted on an ongoing basis. Acknowledgment within 10 business days. Review decisions communicated within 45–60 days of receipt.

Next Editorial Cycle: To Be Announced

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