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The D-Day Commemorations

On the eve of WWII, Pius XII warned, "Nothing is lost with peace; all may be lost with war." He echoed the pleas of Benedict…

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Mater Populi Fidelis & Titles Proper to Mary

The Church has long taught that Mary’s “yes” at the Annunciation and her steadfast presence at Calvary represent a singular participation in Christ’s saving work.

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Briefly Reviewed: December 2025

Here we review "Rabbles, Riots and Ruins: Twelve Ancient Cities and How They Were Evangelized," by Mike Aquilina.

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New campaign: Kids are victims of same-sex marriage

'Greater Than' aims to overturn the Obergefell decision

Parolin hints Holy See to decline Gaza peace board seat

'One cannot forget the problematic aspects of this plan'

Two U.S. bishops join Western delegation in West Bank

Call for two-state solution; say Gaza is still in serious crisis

Broglio: Hegseth is restoring military chaplain mission

Allowing them to focus on actual spiritual ministry above all

Typical newly-professed U.S. religious is 35 years old

And a cradle Catholic devoted to Rosary and adoration

Spanish Church fights human trafficking, prostitution

Many of the female victims there are from Latin America

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New campaign: Kids are victims of same-sex marriage

'Greater Than' aims to overturn the Obergefell decision

Parolin hints Holy See to decline Gaza peace board seat

'One cannot forget the problematic aspects of this plan'

Two U.S. bishops join Western delegation in West Bank

Call for two-state solution; say Gaza is still in serious crisis

Broglio: Hegseth is restoring military chaplain mission

Allowing them to focus on actual spiritual ministry above all

Typical newly-professed U.S. religious is 35 years old

And a cradle Catholic devoted to Rosary and adoration

Spanish Church fights human trafficking, prostitution

Many of the female victims there are from Latin America

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St. Augustine's Community at Hippo

By James Thunder
January 30th 2026 12:28 PM

In Part 1 (linked below) I discussed Pope Leo's plans to continue to live in community as pope, St. Augustine's description of friendship, short biographies…

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Promising Signs on Italian Suicide Law

By Sabino Paciolla
January 29th 2026 2:39 PM

Professor Benedetto Rocchi, Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Business Science at the University of Florence and president of the permanent observatory on…

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Pope Leo & Augustinian Community Life

By James Thunder
January 28th 2026 12:53 AM

Pope Leo XIV is the first member of the Order of St. Augustine (OSA) to serve as pope. This Order follows the short “Rule of…

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Front & Center

The D-Day Commemorations

On the eve of WWII, Pius XII warned, "Nothing is lost with peace; all may be lost with war." He echoed the pleas of Benedict…

READ ARTICLE
Mater Populi Fidelis & Titles Proper to Mary

The Church has long taught that Mary’s “yes” at the Annunciation and her steadfast presence at Calvary represent a singular participation in Christ’s saving work.

READ ARTICLE
Briefly Reviewed: December 2025

Here we review "Rabbles, Riots and Ruins: Twelve Ancient Cities and How They Were Evangelized," by Mike Aquilina.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
New campaign: Kids are victims of same-sex marriage

'Greater Than' aims to overturn the Obergefell decision

Parolin hints Holy See to decline Gaza peace board seat

'One cannot forget the problematic aspects of this plan'

Two U.S. bishops join Western delegation in West Bank

Call for two-state solution; say Gaza is still in serious crisis

Broglio: Hegseth is restoring military chaplain mission

Allowing them to focus on actual spiritual ministry above all

Typical newly-professed U.S. religious is 35 years old

And a cradle Catholic devoted to Rosary and adoration

Spanish Church fights human trafficking, prostitution

Many of the female victims there are from Latin America

VIEW ARCHIVE
New campaign: Kids are victims of same-sex marriage

'Greater Than' aims to overturn the Obergefell decision

Parolin hints Holy See to decline Gaza peace board seat

'One cannot forget the problematic aspects of this plan'

Two U.S. bishops join Western delegation in West Bank

Call for two-state solution; say Gaza is still in serious crisis

Broglio: Hegseth is restoring military chaplain mission

Allowing them to focus on actual spiritual ministry above all

Typical newly-professed U.S. religious is 35 years old

And a cradle Catholic devoted to Rosary and adoration

Spanish Church fights human trafficking, prostitution

Many of the female victims there are from Latin America

VIEW ARCHIVE

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St. Augustine's Community at Hippo

January 30th 2026 12:28 PM

In Part 1 (linked below) I discussed Pope Leo's plans to continue to live in community as pope, St. Augustine's…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Promising Signs on Italian Suicide Law

January 29th 2026 2:39 PM

Professor Benedetto Rocchi, Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and Business Science at the University of Florence and president…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Pope Leo & Augustinian Community Life

January 28th 2026 12:53 AM

Pope Leo XIV is the first member of the Order of St. Augustine (OSA) to serve as pope. This Order…

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

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Communism & Marxism

The Soviets’ Doomed Battle with Byt... Kindred Spirits, Fellow Victors... Croatia: “The Ramparts of Christendom”... If Not Communism or Capitalism, What?... The Crumbling of Communism: Good for the Catholic Church?... and more

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Fanatical Feminism & Women Religious

The Prayers of Moloch’s Modern Priestesses... Feminists: The Worst Misogynists?... Our Testosterone-Depleted Church... and more

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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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