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Italian Priest Plans Nun Pageant

Online contest pits sisters against each other for 'Miss Sister 2008'

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 25, 2008 11:31 AM CDT

(Newser) – An Italian priest and theologian is out to show the fun side of the sisterhood with “Miss Sister 2008,” an online beauty pageant for nuns. The Rev. Antonio Rungi hopes the contest, which he’ll begin on his blog next month, will fight the stereotype that nuns are universally old and dour. “Being ugly is not a requirement for becoming a nun,” says Rungi.

Foxy sisters from around the world will be able to participate, sending pictures and profile information to Rungi. Readers will then vote on the winner. Rungi says he got the idea from the nuns themselves, and hopes it increases their visibility. “Nuns are a bit excluded…in ecclesiastical life,” he laments. “This will be an occasion to make their contribution more visible.”

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Nuns will be strutting their stuff for "Miss Sister 2008." (Shutterstock)

Nuns will be out to prove their sexiness in "Miss Sister 2008" (Shutterstock)

Rev. Antonio Rungi wants to prove there's another side to nuns. (Shutterstock)

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We are not going to parade nuns in bathing suits, but ... external beauty is gift from God, and we mustn't hide it. - Rev. Antonio Rungi

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Italian Priest Plans Nun Pageant