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Catholic Anti-Catholicism

The author seems to think that if pleasure-hating celibates would keep their noses out of others' bedrooms and realize God is love, all problems would…

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Can Bayesianism Quantify True Belief?

Faith is a fully human act, not an algorithmic assessment. It perfects the person in his entirety, including but not limited to the possession of…

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Quantum Mechanics, Transubstantiation & Why Aristotle Was Right After All

It’s time to admit that the philosophical tools commonly used to understand quantum mechanics — and reality itself — do not work.

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China: Ten underground bishops consecrated since '18

According to source speaking on only one province, Fujian

Catholic colleges map AI use guided by new encyclical

And eye U. Chicago's shift to fully analog in social sciences

Cdl. Sarah: Aversion to TLM will die with '68 generation

Francis’s ban was 'neither wise nor respectful' toward BXVI

Holy Land prelates: Christian presence here is at risk

Beyond aid, education & business investment is needed

Calif. Chaldean bishop Shaleta rejects pre-trial plea deal

On a dozen charges of money laundering, embezzlement

Pope meets French entrepreneur, EU’s richest man

Arnault gave $233M toward rebuild of Notre-Dame in Paris

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China: Ten underground bishops consecrated since '18

According to source speaking on only one province, Fujian

Catholic colleges map AI use guided by new encyclical

And eye U. Chicago's shift to fully analog in social sciences

Cdl. Sarah: Aversion to TLM will die with '68 generation

Francis’s ban was 'neither wise nor respectful' toward BXVI

Holy Land prelates: Christian presence here is at risk

Beyond aid, education & business investment is needed

Calif. Chaldean bishop Shaleta rejects pre-trial plea deal

On a dozen charges of money laundering, embezzlement

Pope meets French entrepreneur, EU’s richest man

Arnault gave $233M toward rebuild of Notre-Dame in Paris

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Capital Punishment & the Death Penalty

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Taking John the Baptist's Name in Vain

By James Thunder
August 28th 2026 11:04 AM

Here’s what I propose: Let’s no longer take the name of John the Baptist in vain. Please, hear me out. We English-speaking Christians must refrain…

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Lindsey Graham’s Funeral

By John M. Grondelski
August 27th 2026 12:17 AM

South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham was laid to rest with a funeral July 28 at the Washington National Cathedral. Recently, some Catholic bishops have issued…

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Sacred Greens: The Ritual in 18 Holes

By Richard DellOrfano
August 24th 2026 8:47 PM

When I was a boy, I sometimes had to fight for the privilege of carrying a grown man’s golf clubs. That was before caddy carts.…

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Front & Center

Catholic Anti-Catholicism

The author seems to think that if pleasure-hating celibates would keep their noses out of others' bedrooms and realize God is love, all problems would…

READ ARTICLE
Can Bayesianism Quantify True Belief?

Faith is a fully human act, not an algorithmic assessment. It perfects the person in his entirety, including but not limited to the possession of…

READ ARTICLE
Quantum Mechanics, Transubstantiation & Why Aristotle Was Right After All

It’s time to admit that the philosophical tools commonly used to understand quantum mechanics — and reality itself — do not work.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
China: Ten underground bishops consecrated since '18

According to source speaking on only one province, Fujian

Catholic colleges map AI use guided by new encyclical

And eye U. Chicago's shift to fully analog in social sciences

Cdl. Sarah: Aversion to TLM will die with '68 generation

Francis’s ban was 'neither wise nor respectful' toward BXVI

Holy Land prelates: Christian presence here is at risk

Beyond aid, education & business investment is needed

Calif. Chaldean bishop Shaleta rejects pre-trial plea deal

On a dozen charges of money laundering, embezzlement

Pope meets French entrepreneur, EU’s richest man

Arnault gave $233M toward rebuild of Notre-Dame in Paris

VIEW ARCHIVE
China: Ten underground bishops consecrated since '18

According to source speaking on only one province, Fujian

Catholic colleges map AI use guided by new encyclical

And eye U. Chicago's shift to fully analog in social sciences

Cdl. Sarah: Aversion to TLM will die with '68 generation

Francis’s ban was 'neither wise nor respectful' toward BXVI

Holy Land prelates: Christian presence here is at risk

Beyond aid, education & business investment is needed

Calif. Chaldean bishop Shaleta rejects pre-trial plea deal

On a dozen charges of money laundering, embezzlement

Pope meets French entrepreneur, EU’s richest man

Arnault gave $233M toward rebuild of Notre-Dame in Paris

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Taking John the Baptist's Name in Vain

August 28th 2026 11:04 AM

Here’s what I propose: Let’s no longer take the name of John the Baptist in vain. Please, hear me out.…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Lindsey Graham’s Funeral

August 27th 2026 12:17 AM

South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham was laid to rest with a funeral July 28 at the Washington National Cathedral. Recently,…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Sacred Greens: The Ritual in 18 Holes

August 24th 2026 8:47 PM

When I was a boy, I sometimes had to fight for the privilege of carrying a grown man’s golf clubs.…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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From the NOR Dossiers
Capital Punishment & the Death Penalty

Is There a Biblical Basis for Capital Punishment?... Sister Prejean's Lack of Credibility… Vengeance Is NOT Mine, Says "the Lord"… more

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Literature & Literary Criticism

Is Modern Man Too Healthy for Literature?... Flannery O'Connor & the Representation of Mystery... Reading as Sacrament... more

VIEW DOSSIER
Ecumenism & Ecumania

A Trialogue With C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther & Thomas Aquinas… The Catch-22 of Ecumenical Relations With Evangelicals… 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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