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A New Beginning

Longtime NOR readers will be familiar with Pakistani Catholic Michael’s story, which first appeared in these pages nearly ten years ago. Here is an update.

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Why Public Schools Have Become Circuses

Until schools are assured of community sup­port for re-establishing reasonable authority, the odds against success are overwhelming.

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New to the Mix in 2026

With this issue we've entered our 49th year of publication. At this time next year, God willing, we will be able to celebrate the NOR’s…

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In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope: 'We recognize our sins so we can be converted'

Exhorts all to embrace 'missionary significance of Lent'

Latin Mass supporters rue SSPX ordination controversy

As Pope's reconsidering TLM, SSPX threw 'hand grenade'

Asian pilgrims to Fátima outnumber those of Americas

Indonesia, Vietnam among top-ten countries with most

Camden diocese announces $180M abuse settlement

For over 300 victims; bankruptcy process began in 2020

Belgium: Adult baptisms surge again, to 689 in 2026

Uptick does not offset ongoing drop in infant baptisms

Pakistan: Law to halt forced marriage of Christian girls?

Punjab sets minimum age to 18 and firms up penalties

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Pope: 'We recognize our sins so we can be converted'

Exhorts all to embrace 'missionary significance of Lent'

Latin Mass supporters rue SSPX ordination controversy

As Pope's reconsidering TLM, SSPX threw 'hand grenade'

Asian pilgrims to Fátima outnumber those of Americas

Indonesia, Vietnam among top-ten countries with most

Camden diocese announces $180M abuse settlement

For over 300 victims; bankruptcy process began in 2020

Belgium: Adult baptisms surge again, to 689 in 2026

Uptick does not offset ongoing drop in infant baptisms

Pakistan: Law to halt forced marriage of Christian girls?

Punjab sets minimum age to 18 and firms up penalties

VIEW ARCHIVE

Topics

From the NOR Dossiers
Biotechnology & Posthumanism

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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The Narthex

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Who's Your King?

By Marcus Peter
February 19th 2026 11:51 AM

American political mythology often introduces the Founders as secular craftsmen who constructed a democratic republic through sheer Enlightenment grit. Yet any careful reading of their…

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'Common Sense' at 250

By Marcus Peter
February 16th 2026 12:35 PM

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the publication of "Common Sense," a slender pamphlet whose physical modesty concealed a civilizational provocation. On a winter…

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Language & Evangelization

By James Thunder
February 13th 2026 12:34 PM

I concluded Part 2 with a description of the nine languages in which Pope St. John Paul II was fluent. Here, I begin with a…

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Thinkers & Players

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C.S. Lewis

"Mere Christianity" as Merely Protestant... C. S. Lewis: His True Stature in Dispute... The Best Book Written About C.S. Lewis... more

Flannery O'Connor

Fragmented Lives of Incomplete Reckoning... Tyranny of the Perverse Will... From the Grotesque to Love... Flannery O’Connor: And Her Own Received Her Not... and more

Walker Percy

Walker Percy, the Episcopal Church & Kierkegaard’s “Apostle”... Human Alienation & Our Biotech Future... Attempting to Discredit Walker Percy... and more

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

A New Beginning

Longtime NOR readers will be familiar with Pakistani Catholic Michael’s story, which first appeared in these pages nearly ten years ago. Here is an update.

READ ARTICLE
Why Public Schools Have Become Circuses

Until schools are assured of community sup­port for re-establishing reasonable authority, the odds against success are overwhelming.

READ ARTICLE
New to the Mix in 2026

With this issue we've entered our 49th year of publication. At this time next year, God willing, we will be able to celebrate the NOR’s…

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope: 'We recognize our sins so we can be converted'

Exhorts all to embrace 'missionary significance of Lent'

Latin Mass supporters rue SSPX ordination controversy

As Pope's reconsidering TLM, SSPX threw 'hand grenade'

Asian pilgrims to Fátima outnumber those of Americas

Indonesia, Vietnam among top-ten countries with most

Camden diocese announces $180M abuse settlement

For over 300 victims; bankruptcy process began in 2020

Belgium: Adult baptisms surge again, to 689 in 2026

Uptick does not offset ongoing drop in infant baptisms

Pakistan: Law to halt forced marriage of Christian girls?

Punjab sets minimum age to 18 and firms up penalties

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope: 'We recognize our sins so we can be converted'

Exhorts all to embrace 'missionary significance of Lent'

Latin Mass supporters rue SSPX ordination controversy

As Pope's reconsidering TLM, SSPX threw 'hand grenade'

Asian pilgrims to Fátima outnumber those of Americas

Indonesia, Vietnam among top-ten countries with most

Camden diocese announces $180M abuse settlement

For over 300 victims; bankruptcy process began in 2020

Belgium: Adult baptisms surge again, to 689 in 2026

Uptick does not offset ongoing drop in infant baptisms

Pakistan: Law to halt forced marriage of Christian girls?

Punjab sets minimum age to 18 and firms up penalties

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

Who's Your King?

February 19th 2026 11:51 AM

American political mythology often introduces the Founders as secular craftsmen who constructed a democratic republic through sheer Enlightenment grit. Yet…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

'Common Sense' at 250

February 16th 2026 12:35 PM

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the publication of "Common Sense," a slender pamphlet whose physical modesty concealed a…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Language & Evangelization

February 13th 2026 12:34 PM

I concluded Part 2 with a description of the nine languages in which Pope St. John Paul II was fluent.…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Topics

From the NOR Dossiers
Biotechnology & Posthumanism

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

VIEW DOSSIER
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

VIEW DOSSIER
Fanatical Feminism & Women Religious

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