Vatican: iPhone confession app no substitute for the sacrament

Vatican: iPhone confession app no substitute for the sacrament

February 9, 2011 at 9:56PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Catholic Church wants to be clear about the new iPhone app meant to assist Catholics with confession — the technology should NOT take the place of a priest.

Following news this week the Church in the U.S. had sanctioned the app aimed at helping Catholics through confession and encouraging lapsed followers back to the faith, media outlets have latched on to the story with zeal.

The Vatican, however, has since come out to emphasize the app (priced at $1.99) is no substitute for the real deal (sacrament of confession).

What do you think? Have you downloaded the app?

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)


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