# Tool of faith or digital distraction? Catholic Church offers indulgences to faithful who fast from social media

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/tool-of-faith-or-digital-distraction-catholic-church-offers-indulgences-to-faithful-who-fast-from-social-media-2/
- Published: 2025-01-24T10:00:56-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo caption: Pope Francis in New York City on September 25, 2015. Photo credit: © Marcela McGreal via Flickr. CC BY 2.0. Article by Heidi A. Campbell. The Conversation &#8211; January 17, 2025. The year 2025 is a Year of Jubilee: an event held every quarter-century that calls Catholics around the world to embark on a holy journey of faith and repentance. For some, that journey is a literal pilgrimage; for others, it is an opportunity to embrace humility and nurture hope. The yearlong celebration is filled with events and activities centered on [&#8230;] Click here to view original web page at theconversation.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki Director of Art &amp; Design See Full Bio
