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EWTN Roman Nights | Chastity: An Outdated Virtue? – September 28th, 2023

This month, our focus was on the virtue of "chastity," exploring its relevance in today's world.

On Friday, September 29th, the EWTN Vatican Bureau hosted another inspiring edition of Roman Nights, where people of faith in Rome came together to delve into profound questions of our time. 

This month, our focus was on the virtue of “chastity,” exploring its relevance in today’s world. 

Our esteemed speakers included: 

– Sr. Anna Mirijam Kaschner, a dedicated religious sister from Denmark, who now serves as the General Secretary and Press Officer of the Nordic Bishops’ Conference. 

– Bishop Erik Varden, a Norwegian Catholic Bishop, Trappist monk, and renowned spiritual writer. 

– Vincenzo Bassi, President of the European Catholic Family Associations, shedding light on the vital role of chastity within family life. 
 

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