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Life Worth Living

November 4, 2026

The 2027 Life Worth Living Fellowship application is now open. Apply by December 18, 2026!

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November 4, 2026

Download Life Worth Living High School Curriculum

Michael LoStracco

November 4, 2026

A full-semester elective for grades 11–12—featuring a syllabus, facilitation guide, classroom activities, contemplative practice scripts, grading rubrics, and more. Developed by Michael LoStracco, Chair of Religious Studies and Philosophy at William Penn Charter School.

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November 4, 2026

The Pope and the Emperor

Miroslav Volf via The Sunday Paper

November 4, 2026

Very gently and publicly, Pope Leo has said what is plain for everyone to see: The emperor has no moral clothes.

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November 4, 2026

Theology Book of the Year: Miroslav’s Cost of Ambition

YCFC Staff

November 4, 2026

Christianity Today names Miroslav Volf’s The Cost of Ambition its 2025–2026 Theology (Popular) Book Award winner, recognizing its clarity, pastoral insight, and cultural relevance.

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November 4, 2026

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