The world has single, childless role models like Kylie Minogue - but where are they in the Church?

Writer Alex Noel is impressed that Kylie Minogue, 55, isn’t defined by her age or relationship status, but asks: where are the similar role models in the Church?

This September, Kylie Minogue released her 16th studio album, Tension. More than 30 years into her career, this is her ninth number one album. The distinction this time is that at 55, she is being discovered by a whole new generation of young people who give little thought to her age. She’s also set to break America for the first time. In an interview for Rolling Stone magazine, Kylie credits the refreshing attitude of the new generation for her current success.

I admire Kylie. She’s weathered the storms of life from heartbreak to illness and come back from career setbacks and criticism. She’s never been afraid to adapt and try new things. Being single and childless doesn’t define her, in fact we hardly notice. There’s just no stopping her. I want to be like that when I grow up.