▲ 558 ▼ Pope's official prayer app commits cardinal sin, leaks 700K+ users' info (www.theregister.com) submitted 1 month ago by stermy4u@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world 70 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] FartMaster69@lemmy.dbzer0.com 30 points 1 month ago (6 children) So uh.. what does a prayer app even do? permalink fedilink source hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] real_squids@sopuli.xyz 21 points 1 month ago (2 children) 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. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Kissaki@feddit.org 18 points 1 month ago (1 child) 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. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] caurvo@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month 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. permalink fedilink source parent [–] jollyrogue@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 month ago It leaks personal data. permalink fedilink source parent [–] a1studmuffin@aussie.zone 12 points 1 month ago* Press F to pray respects permalink fedilink source parent [–] it_depends_man@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month 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. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] real_squids@sopuli.xyz 21 points 1 month ago (2 children) 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. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Kissaki@feddit.org 18 points 1 month ago (1 child) 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. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] caurvo@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month 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. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Kissaki@feddit.org 18 points 1 month ago (1 child) 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. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] caurvo@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month 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. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] caurvo@aussie.zone 5 points 1 month 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. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] jollyrogue@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 month ago It leaks personal data. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] a1studmuffin@aussie.zone 12 points 1 month ago* Press F to pray respects permalink fedilink source parent
[–] it_depends_man@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month 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. permalink fedilink source parent