Ecclesiastical

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ecclesiastical laws that have been in existence for centuries

Recent Examples on the Web Full participation of women in ecclesiastical life might involve certain changes in theology, such as, for instance, a radical redefinition of sin. — Gloria Steinem, Time, "50 Years Ago, Gloria Steinem Wrote an Essay For TIME About Her Hopes For Women’s Futures. Here’s What She'd Add Today," 5 Mar. 2020 The United States backs Ukraine’s right to ecclesiastical independence. — The Economist, "Thundering canons An Orthodox Christian schism in Ukraine echoes around the world," 20 Feb. 2020 On February 12th the pontiff gave fresh evidence of his resistance to ecclesiastical change. — The Economist, "Confirmation of celibacy Pope Francis balks at a proposal to ordain married men in Amazonia," 12 Feb. 2020 Each wears a badge: the hart that is the king’s personal symbol—hardly an ecclesiastical motif. — Willard Spiegelman, WSJ, "A Mystery Meets the Mystical," 17 Jan. 2020 The Church has a 24-hour abuse help line to help leaders understand and meet both their professional and ecclesiastical obligations to report abuse. — oregonlive, "Child molester’s wife sues Mormon church for $9.5 million, says husband is in prison because clergy reported his confession," 8 Jan. 2020 The Two Popes is not interested in acting out deep ecclesiastical debates; the script confirms that Bergoglio is a little more relaxed than Ratzinger on hot-button issues such as women becoming priests, but doesn’t get into the details. — David Sims, The Atlantic, "A Breezy Buddy Comedy About the Modern Papacy," 29 Nov. 2019 At times, the shirts’ high collars and starched feel felt ecclesiastical, while their voluminous sleeves almost angelic. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Valentino channels powerful simplicity in Paris show," 29 Sep. 2019 At times, the shirts’ high collars and starched feel felt ecclesiastical, while their voluminous sleeves almost angelic. — Washington Post, "Valentino channels powerful simplicity in Paris show," 29 Sep. 2019

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“Ecclesiastical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecclesiastical. Accessed 23 Jun. 2020.