John C. Rao (born 1951) is a former associate professor of history at St. John's University, director of the Roman Forum/ Dietrich von Hildebrand Institute, and former president of

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. In 1977 Rao received his D.Phil. in Modern European History from

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. Works include ''Americanism and the Collapse of the Church in the United States'', ''Removing the Blindfold'', and ''Periphery''. He was a central interview subject for a PBS documentary on the annual Paris-Chartres Pilgrimage by traditionalist Catholics from around the world. Rao has led the Roman Forum's annual symposium at Lake Garda. Rao is a frequent contributor to '' The Remnant'', a traditionalist Catholic biweekly. Rao is known for writing his columns from Rocco's Cafe, an Italian pastry shop in

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. As a traditionalist Catholic, he is a strong critic of

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in both politics and the Church.

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1951 births Living people American Roman Catholics American traditionalist Catholics Catholic Church in the United States American writers of Italian descent Alumni of the University of Oxford St. John's University (New York City) faculty 21st-century American historians 21st-century American male writers American male non-fiction writers {{US-historian-stub