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Chat Control: One EU Battle Won

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October 14th 2025 11:00 AM

Writing in the October 9 Die Welt, Andreas Rosenvelder observed that then-Google CEO Eric Schmidt said something remarkable in a 2009 interview: "If there's something…

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October 13th 2025 11:57 AM

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Canada: No Longer Morally Superior to the U.S.

Canadian cultural conservatives and orthodox Christians must look south for intellectual sustenance. Canada's indigenous media mostly sing in nihilistic unison.

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“In Him We Have Redemption Through His Blood”: How Does That Work?

The God-Man's sacrifice restored the connection between man and God. From that moment, justice having been satisfied, God’s perfect mercy could shower down.

READ ARTICLE
The News You May Have Missed: September 2025

Knock Down, Drag Out... Rainbow Refuser... Educator, Educate Thyself... Farmers vs. Flamingos... Aeroplane Afterlife... Flee Wokeness, Find Yourself at War... more

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Poll: Young U.S. priests more conservative, traditional

Have high confidence in Leo XIV, much less in own bishop

Pope records video message for World Mission Sunday

Appeals, 'Help me help missionaries across the world'

Venezuelan Catholics quietly celebrate Nobel winner

Pol. opposition leader Machado is seen as sign of hope

Leo makes significant reform on Holy See’s investments

Reverses a Francis reform, aiming to increase revenue

Israel launches influence campaign at U.S. churches

Includes paying pastors to spread pro-Israel message

South African archbishop defends pastoral letter

That urges priests not to engage in healing/divination

VIEW ARCHIVE
Poll: Young U.S. priests more conservative, traditional

Have high confidence in Leo XIV, much less in own bishop

Pope records video message for World Mission Sunday

Appeals, 'Help me help missionaries across the world'

Venezuelan Catholics quietly celebrate Nobel winner

Pol. opposition leader Machado is seen as sign of hope

Leo makes significant reform on Holy See’s investments

Reverses a Francis reform, aiming to increase revenue

Israel launches influence campaign at U.S. churches

Includes paying pastors to spread pro-Israel message

South African archbishop defends pastoral letter

That urges priests not to engage in healing/divination

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Chat Control: One EU Battle Won

October 14th 2025 11:00 AM

Writing in the October 9 Die Welt, Andreas Rosenvelder observed that then-Google CEO Eric Schmidt said something remarkable in a…

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Random Ruminations #30

October 13th 2025 11:57 AM

Chicago Drama ICE's current campaign against illegal immigrants in Chicago has led to numerous detentions at its Maywood, Illinois, facility.…

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Due Diligence Dereliction

October 9th 2025 12:08 PM

“Due diligence” is an expectation that someone responsible for making an important decision research all relevant facts, risks, and legal…

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Latin Mass

At Mass, Actions Speak Louder Than Words... Where Has All the Latin Gone?... The New Mass Just Can't Be Fixed... Whither the Roman Rite?... more

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Wacky Theologians

Reverend Mother Libertine... A Legacy of Dissent... The Hydra of Heterodoxy... Idiocy Undisturbed... 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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