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Biographer Peter Quennell leaves no room for ambiguity: "Johnson…admitted no compromise, but asserted the unshakable truth of every major point of Christian doctrine."

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Is AI the Anti-Christ?

We know what the ‘Machine’ is. It is disincarnational logic, realized. It is exactly what Christ, as defined by the Council of Nicaea, is not.

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How the Incarnation Transformed History

Through His Church, His covenant, His liturgy, His sacraments, His Word, and His Spirit, Christ continues to dwell among us.

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German 'Synodal Way' meetup ends with heated debate

On whether body will 'monitor' implementation by bishops

Pope marks 30th World Day for Consecrated Life

Calls on rel. men & women 'to be prophets, messengers'

350,000 register to venerate relics of St. Francis of Assisi

At first public display of his bodily remains, Feb. 22-Mar. 22

Cupich has reshaped American hierarchy over 10 years

Via his membership in Dicastery for Bishops, tie to Francis

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Society of Saint Pius X to consecrate new bishops in July

Without Rome's okay; act may set back its 'regularization'

U.S. bishops 'applaud’ expanded Mexico City Policy

Which cuts funds for abortion & for 'gender identity,' DEI

German 'Synodal Way' meetup ends with heated debate

On whether body will 'monitor' implementation by bishops

Pope marks 30th World Day for Consecrated Life

Calls on rel. men & women 'to be prophets, messengers'

350,000 register to venerate relics of St. Francis of Assisi

At first public display of his bodily remains, Feb. 22-Mar. 22

Cupich has reshaped American hierarchy over 10 years

Via his membership in Dicastery for Bishops, tie to Francis

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'Melania' & the Slavic Slur

By John M. Grondelski
February 2nd 2026 10:58 AM

Amazon has produced a docudrama on the First Lady, Melania. You might love it or hate it (or, like me, haven't seen it) but promotion…

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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

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Front & Center

The Religion of Dr. Johnson

Biographer Peter Quennell leaves no room for ambiguity: "Johnson…admitted no compromise, but asserted the unshakable truth of every major point of Christian doctrine."

READ ARTICLE
Is AI the Anti-Christ?

We know what the ‘Machine’ is. It is disincarnational logic, realized. It is exactly what Christ, as defined by the Council of Nicaea, is not.

READ ARTICLE
How the Incarnation Transformed History

Through His Church, His covenant, His liturgy, His sacraments, His Word, and His Spirit, Christ continues to dwell among us.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Society of Saint Pius X to consecrate new bishops in July

Without Rome's okay; act may set back its 'regularization'

U.S. bishops 'applaud’ expanded Mexico City Policy

Which cuts funds for abortion & for 'gender identity,' DEI

German 'Synodal Way' meetup ends with heated debate

On whether body will 'monitor' implementation by bishops

Pope marks 30th World Day for Consecrated Life

Calls on rel. men & women 'to be prophets, messengers'

350,000 register to venerate relics of St. Francis of Assisi

At first public display of his bodily remains, Feb. 22-Mar. 22

Cupich has reshaped American hierarchy over 10 years

Via his membership in Dicastery for Bishops, tie to Francis

VIEW ARCHIVE
Society of Saint Pius X to consecrate new bishops in July

Without Rome's okay; act may set back its 'regularization'

U.S. bishops 'applaud’ expanded Mexico City Policy

Which cuts funds for abortion & for 'gender identity,' DEI

German 'Synodal Way' meetup ends with heated debate

On whether body will 'monitor' implementation by bishops

Pope marks 30th World Day for Consecrated Life

Calls on rel. men & women 'to be prophets, messengers'

350,000 register to venerate relics of St. Francis of Assisi

At first public display of his bodily remains, Feb. 22-Mar. 22

Cupich has reshaped American hierarchy over 10 years

Via his membership in Dicastery for Bishops, tie to Francis

VIEW ARCHIVE

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'Melania' & the Slavic Slur

February 2nd 2026 10:58 AM

Amazon has produced a docudrama on the First Lady, Melania. You might love it or hate it (or, like me,…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

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…

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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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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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