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Pope's official prayer app commits cardinal sin, leaks 700K+ users' info (www.theregister.com)
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[-] FartMaster69@lemmy.dbzer0.com 29 points 4 weeks ago

So uh.. what does a prayer app even do?

[-] real_squids@sopuli.xyz 21 points 4 weeks ago

It connects users across the globe to pray for the Holy Father’s intentions, and as of July 2026, it has 719,517 registered accounts

The only two screenshots they have on GPlay feature prayer scheduling and sharing your prayer.

[-] Kissaki@feddit.org 18 points 4 weeks ago

Damn, with that many people praying these prayers are about to get real effective. I'm surprised we haven't heard of their effects and effectiveness yet.

[-] caurvo@aussie.zone 5 points 4 weeks ago

I'd like to see the media mix modeling data to really assess the ROP of these prayers. Cross check that against miracle count and we'll really be cooking.

[-] jollyrogue@lemmy.ml 12 points 4 weeks ago

It leaks personal data.

[-] a1studmuffin@aussie.zone 12 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Press F to pray respects

[-] it_depends_man@lemmy.world 6 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

See, humans are smart. Praying and blessing things yourself? By hand, so to speak? Boooo! Pedestrian! Ain't nobody got time fo dat!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_flag

the Tibetans believe the prayers and mantras will be blown by the wind to spread the good will and compassion into all pervading space. Therefore, prayer flags are thought to bring benefit to all.

By hanging flags in high places the Lung ta will carry the blessings depicted on the flags to all beings. As wind passes over the surface of the flags, which are sensitive to the slightest movement of the wind, the air is purified and sanctified by the mantras.

I choose to believe that the prayer app is just a hip, new and with it innovation in prayer spreading.

this post was submitted on 25 Jul 2026
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