Tens of thousands flock to see a Spanish saint’s remains more than 440 years after her death

Catholic worshippers have been flocking to Alba de Tormes, a town ringed by rolling pastures in western Spain where the remains of the Spanish saint, mystic and 16th-century religious reformer were on display this month. “It gave me a feeling of fulfillment, of joy, and of sadness,” said Guiomar Sánchez, who traveled from Madrid with her two daughters on Sunday, the last full day of the exhibit. (Naishadham & Leon, AP News)

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Revealing gym clothes are sparking a debate online – and maybe a return to modesty

Discourse over whether the world of stretchy matching sets are too revealing isn't new. Some say they can see people's butts when they really don't want to. Others say they practically need a gown to cover up to feel safe from men who leer at them. Many also argue it's their right to wear what they want to get active. One TikToker said the issue is brands not making clothes that are size-inclusive, meaning big backsides and chests are inevitably exposed. (Fallert, USA Today)

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Trump Signs Federal Law Criminalizing Revenge Porn, Deepfakes

The Danbury Institute, a conservative Christian public policy group, began endorsing the Take It Down Act last year, when the legislation was introduced by Senator Ted Cruz. The institute called its bipartisan support “a welcome display of unity in the protection of innocent citizens and the promotion of public decency,” and its chairman Scott Colter celebrated the new law as an example of the Trump administration working alongside Christians. (Chandler, Christianity Today)

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A headscarf ban in basketball is benching players in France. A new bill could make it law

The 27-year-old former point guard is among thousands of young Muslim women in France who are sidelined from competitive sport because of bans on uniforms and other clothing that have religious or political significance. These rules, critics say, disproportionately target hijab-wearing Muslim athletes. Now, a contentious bill backed by right-wing politicians that would ban headscarves in all sporting competitions has cleared its first legislative hurdle in the Senate. (Petrequin & Turnbull, AP News)

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Fuller Seminary Reaffirms Historic LGBTQ Stance

After several years discussing and debating the evangelical institution’s stance—and considering changing policies impacting LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff—trustees voted to reaffirm Fuller’s “historic theological understanding of marriage,” while noting the school’s position that “faithful Christians” can hold other views. (Silliman, Christianity Today)

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Young US men are joining Russian churches promising 'absurd levels of manliness'

In a YouTube video, a priest is championing a form of virile, unapologetic masculinity. Skinny jeans, crossing your legs, using an iron, shaping your eyebrows, and even eating soup are among the things he derides as too feminine. There are other videos of Father Moses McPherson - a powerfully built father of five - weightlifting to the sound of heavy metal. (Ash, BBC)

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