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From Reproductive Rights to Testosteronic Rights

What about a gentleman's right to duel? I would not for the life of me force a duel on anyone, but I defend to the…

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Know Thine Enemy

The Devil cannot defeat Christians by persecuting them. The only way he wins is by convincing us to abandon the truth or to give up…

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Briefly Reviewed: January-February 2026

From Silence to Silence: A Benedictine Pilgrimage to God’s Sanctuary... When the Clock Broke... All Ye That Pass By. Book 1: Gone for a Soldier

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In The News

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Lebanon: Maronite priest killed by Israeli tank fire

He was ministering to wounded parishioners in the village

Cardinal of Tehran flees to Rome with Italian embassy

Was the sole priest for the archdiocese’s five parishes

ACN prez fears for Christian presence in Middle East

As Lebanese faithful are again caught in crossfire of war

Pakistani Christians join Muslims for Ramadan meals

'Table friendships' help curb church attacks stirred by wars

Global Anglican leaders restructure 400-year-old body

Without Canterbury; Mbanda of Rwanda is elected head

NBC poll: Pope Leo is most esteemed of U.S. figures

Ahead of comedian Colbert, politicos Rubio, Vance, AOC

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Lebanon: Maronite priest killed by Israeli tank fire

He was ministering to wounded parishioners in the village

Cardinal of Tehran flees to Rome with Italian embassy

Was the sole priest for the archdiocese’s five parishes

ACN prez fears for Christian presence in Middle East

As Lebanese faithful are again caught in crossfire of war

Pakistani Christians join Muslims for Ramadan meals

'Table friendships' help curb church attacks stirred by wars

Global Anglican leaders restructure 400-year-old body

Without Canterbury; Mbanda of Rwanda is elected head

NBC poll: Pope Leo is most esteemed of U.S. figures

Ahead of comedian Colbert, politicos Rubio, Vance, AOC

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Anglican Communion

Preaching Christ Customized... What Does the Anglican Patrimony Have to Offer the Church?... A Slow-Motion Implosion… Lifeboats on the Tiber… more

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Just War Theory & the Iraq War

The Blood Crying Out from the Ground... The Woeful Plight of Iraqi Christians... Fuel Conservation: No War Needed... War’s Challenge to the Christian Conscience... more

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The End of Justifying Sin with Ideology

By Jason Morgan
March 9th 2026 12:13 PM

Bombs are falling on Iran. In this act of naked aggression many see the contours of another murderous rampage: the invasion of Iraq 23 years…

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Notre Dame's 'Unforced Error'

By James Thunder
March 8th 2026 5:35 PM

In Part 1, linked below, I described the shockingly bad news coming out of Notre Dame. I promised that in Part 2 I would describe…

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Dealing with Mortality

By James Hanink
March 6th 2026 11:54 AM

“Ivan Ilych has died,” an acquaintance reads from the announcement of a formal obituary. Having followed earlier reports of Ivan’s mysterious illness, his colleagues in…

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Front & Center

From Reproductive Rights to Testosteronic Rights

What about a gentleman's right to duel? I would not for the life of me force a duel on anyone, but I defend to the…

READ ARTICLE
Know Thine Enemy

The Devil cannot defeat Christians by persecuting them. The only way he wins is by convincing us to abandon the truth or to give up…

READ ARTICLE
Briefly Reviewed: January-February 2026

From Silence to Silence: A Benedictine Pilgrimage to God’s Sanctuary... When the Clock Broke... All Ye That Pass By. Book 1: Gone for a Soldier

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Lebanon: Maronite priest killed by Israeli tank fire

He was ministering to wounded parishioners in the village

Cardinal of Tehran flees to Rome with Italian embassy

Was the sole priest for the archdiocese’s five parishes

ACN prez fears for Christian presence in Middle East

As Lebanese faithful are again caught in crossfire of war

Pakistani Christians join Muslims for Ramadan meals

'Table friendships' help curb church attacks stirred by wars

Global Anglican leaders restructure 400-year-old body

Without Canterbury; Mbanda of Rwanda is elected head

NBC poll: Pope Leo is most esteemed of U.S. figures

Ahead of comedian Colbert, politicos Rubio, Vance, AOC

VIEW ARCHIVE
Lebanon: Maronite priest killed by Israeli tank fire

He was ministering to wounded parishioners in the village

Cardinal of Tehran flees to Rome with Italian embassy

Was the sole priest for the archdiocese’s five parishes

ACN prez fears for Christian presence in Middle East

As Lebanese faithful are again caught in crossfire of war

Pakistani Christians join Muslims for Ramadan meals

'Table friendships' help curb church attacks stirred by wars

Global Anglican leaders restructure 400-year-old body

Without Canterbury; Mbanda of Rwanda is elected head

NBC poll: Pope Leo is most esteemed of U.S. figures

Ahead of comedian Colbert, politicos Rubio, Vance, AOC

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

The End of Justifying Sin with Ideology

March 9th 2026 12:13 PM

Bombs are falling on Iran. In this act of naked aggression many see the contours of another murderous rampage: the…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Notre Dame's 'Unforced Error'

March 8th 2026 5:35 PM

In Part 1, linked below, I described the shockingly bad news coming out of Notre Dame. I promised that in…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Dealing with Mortality

March 6th 2026 11:54 AM

“Ivan Ilych has died,” an acquaintance reads from the announcement of a formal obituary. Having followed earlier reports of Ivan’s…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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From the NOR Dossiers
Anglican Communion

Preaching Christ Customized... What Does the Anglican Patrimony Have to Offer the Church?... A Slow-Motion Implosion… Lifeboats on the Tiber… more

VIEW DOSSIER
Higher Education

Twilight of the Universities... The Cult of Diversity at Providence College... Ivy League Culture Wars... Is Georgetown Still Catholic?... and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Just War Theory & the Iraq War

The Blood Crying Out from the Ground... The Woeful Plight of Iraqi Christians... Fuel Conservation: No War Needed... War’s Challenge to the Christian Conscience... 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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