Celibacy

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After the Amazonian Synod, the Catholic stance on clerical celibacy remains unchanged. Here's how CT has covered this issue over the years.

CT Editors|February 12, 2020

A new book uses stories and statistics to dispel stereotypes and suspicion.

Ed Shaw|June 21, 2019

Men and women alike increasingly say they are lonely. It doesn't have to be this way.

Wesley Hill|September 16, 2014

Women
When True Love Keeps Waiting
What celibacy feels like for older singles.

Amanda McCracken, guest writer|April 01, 2015
Women
Choose Your Own Sexual Ethics Adventure
A critique of purity culture turns into a plea for self-centered sexuality.

Gina Dalfonzo|March 16, 2015
Women
Why Singles Belong in Church Leadership
Unmarried ministers offer a unique understanding of devotion to Christ alone.

Lore Ferguson, guest writer|July 25, 2014
What Place Is There for Celibacy? Wesley Hill on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality
August 22, 2011
John Stott on Singleness
"Uncle John" explains why he stayed single for 90 years.

John Stott and Al Hsu|August 17, 2011
Let's Talk About Sexual Identity...
July 19, 2011
News
Renewal Groups Strategize after the PC(USA) Drops Celibacy Clause for Gay Clergy
Churches discuss future paths since the votes came in for the Presbyterian Church(USA) to open the door to ordaining non-celibate homosexuals.

Bobby Ross Jr.|June 24, 2011

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