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Vatican launches new 'eRosary' bracelet | Vatican launches new 'eRosary' bracelet |
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The Vatican is hoping to pull in tech-savvy youngsters with the launch of an "eRosary" bracelet. | The Vatican is hoping to pull in tech-savvy youngsters with the launch of an "eRosary" bracelet. |
The gadget, which costs $109 (£85), can be worn as a bracelet and is activated by making the sign of a cross. | The gadget, which costs $109 (£85), can be worn as a bracelet and is activated by making the sign of a cross. |
It is connected to the "Click to Pray eRosary" app, which is designed to help Catholic users pray for world peace and contemplate the gospel. | It is connected to the "Click to Pray eRosary" app, which is designed to help Catholic users pray for world peace and contemplate the gospel. |
The app tracks a user's progress, and contains visual and audio explanations of the rosary. | The app tracks a user's progress, and contains visual and audio explanations of the rosary. |
The traditional rosary is used to aid prayer and meditation. Its beads are counted as prayers are recited. | |
Users can choose from three ways of praying. There is the standard rosary, a contemplative rosary or a thematic rosary. | Users can choose from three ways of praying. There is the standard rosary, a contemplative rosary or a thematic rosary. |
The rosaries are made up of 10 black agate and hematite beads, plus a metal cross that detects movement. | The rosaries are made up of 10 black agate and hematite beads, plus a metal cross that detects movement. |
"This project brings together the best of the Church's spiritual tradition and the latest advances of the technological world," a Click to Pray press release said. | "This project brings together the best of the Church's spiritual tradition and the latest advances of the technological world," a Click to Pray press release said. |
Taiwan-based tech company GadgTek Inc developed the gadget, which is water-resistant and compatible with Android and iOS smartphones. | Taiwan-based tech company GadgTek Inc developed the gadget, which is water-resistant and compatible with Android and iOS smartphones. |
This is not the first time the Catholic Church has attempted to attract young people with technology. | This is not the first time the Catholic Church has attempted to attract young people with technology. |
In 2018, a Catholic evangelical group launched "Follow JC Go!", a Christian take on the hugely successful Pokemon Go gaming app. It let players "catch" saints or Bible characters, instead of monster characters. | In 2018, a Catholic evangelical group launched "Follow JC Go!", a Christian take on the hugely successful Pokemon Go gaming app. It let players "catch" saints or Bible characters, instead of monster characters. |
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