Perhaps it's a sign of the times, where social media meets an intended life of solitude.
The Vatican is now urging cloistered nuns to use sobriety and discretion when indulging in social media.
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The Catholic nuns are supposed to live a life of contemplation and service, but the church says they're getting distracted by tweets, snaps, Instagram and Facebook feeds.
The new guidance is part of a new section in the Vatican handbook that covers social media usage.
They say this increase in social media use is intruding on what should be a life of silence and prayer.
The nuns can be on social media, but it should be used for informational and work purposes, and in moderation.
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