chastity

Why celibate LGBTQ Christians stir controversy on right and left alike

By Katelyn Beaty — August 16, 2018
(RNS) — Where many conservative Christian leaders denounce LGBT identity, many are unwilling to do the relational work of walking alongside same-sex-attracted Christians as they attempt a very difficult thing: lifelong celibacy.

Pope Francis goes off script in visit to see Shroud of Turin

By Rosie Scammell — June 22, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis on Monday (June 22) concluded a whirlwind two-day visit to Turin in northern Italy, during which his lively, often extemporaneous conversations covered everything from chastity to the arms trade.

Does Mormon modesty mantra reduce women to sex objects?

By Peggy Fletcher Stack — March 4, 2014
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) The church's message remains largely the same: Cover up, lest you cause the males around you to sin.

Overlooked in nativity drama, Joseph is the quiet hero

By Peggy Fletcher Stack — December 23, 2013
(RNS) Joseph’s quiet heroism often goes overlooked in the Christmas story. Yet there is something profound and compelling in Joseph, a patron saint to Roman Catholic stepfathers and a role model for all Christian dads.

Pope tells nuns to be spiritual mothers, not ‘spinsters’

By Alessandro Speciale — May 8, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) With one of the more colorful unscripted expressions that have become a hallmark of his young pontificate, Pope Francis reminded nuns that they should be "fertile" spiritual mothers, not "'spinsters.”
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