Happy weekend, dear readers!

This week, whether we are Catholic or not, let us keep Pope Francis in our prayers as he travels through America. All Christians, no matter what denomination, can learn from his teachings on the environment, the dignity of life, concern for the poor, and living the Gospel in everyday life.

Here is a round-up of different religion, theology, and current events articles from our own authors and across the internet.

The following articles do not necessarily reflect the views or mission of Conciliar Post. These articles have been selected based on their prevalence across popular blogs and social media and their relevance to current events. We invite you to engage in friendly and positive discussion about these articles.

If you read a thought-provoking or well-written article that did not make this list, please share the link with us in the comments section

Conciliar Post

Laura Norris, “On Syria and the Virtues of Hope and Charity”

Kenneth O’Shaughnessy, “She and the Man”

Deion Kathawa, “Laudato Si’ and My Baby Sister”

Charles Heyworth, “Charismatic in an Anglican World”

Matthew Bryan, “Myths of the Apocrypha – Part I”

From Our Authors

Charles Heyworth, Charles Heyworth, “Truth and Personhood”

John Ehrett, Humane Pursuits, “In Praise of Old Workspaces”

Jody Byrkett, Humane Pursuits, “Old-Fashioned Ideals Amidst Newfangled Technology”

Across the Internet

Matthew Mellema, Mere Orthodoxy, “Detective Fiction and the Fun of Orthodoxy”

Erin Stoyell-Mullholland, Ethika Politika, “Struggles with Infertility Among Catholics”

Russell E. Saltzmann, First Things, “Trashing Luther”

Vincent J. Miller, America Magazine, “The Politics of Mercy Comes to Congress”

Rowan Williams, Commonweal Magazine, “Embracing Our Limits: The Lessons of Laudato Si’“