celibacy
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Celibacy, Catholicism teaches, is also considered a spiritual discipline created for the good of the church.
From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2023
The issue exploded into the open last month with the publication of a book, From the Depths of our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy and the Crisis of the Catholic Church, which included an essay by Benedict.
From The Guardian • Feb. 12, 2020
Celibacy used to offend family-values conservatism; now it offends equally against the opposite spirit.
From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2019
Celibacy is a cornerstone of Catholic religious life, as is sexual purity among nuns.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2019
Celibacy was the only state she had known.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing celibacy
"The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving
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