Saints on cellphones spark controversy..

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Saints on cellphones spark controversy in Italy

"ROME (Reuters) - If you are a Catholic looking for a saint in heaven to protect you, you no longer have to carry a small "holy card". You can get the image sent to your cellphone.

A company in Italy started offering the service on Tuesday but ran into opposition from some Catholic Church leaders who think the idea is crass and commercial.

"We found a need and filled it," Barbara Labate, who came up with the idea with her business partner in a cellphone services company based in Milan, told Reuters by telephone."

Saints on cellphones spark controversy in Italy | Technology | Reuters

 

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Saints on cellphones spark controversy in Italy

"ROME (Reuters) - If you are a Catholic looking for a saint in heaven to protect you, you no longer have to carry a small "holy card". You can get the image sent to your cellphone.

A company in Italy started offering the service on Tuesday but ran into opposition from some Catholic Church leaders who think the idea is crass and commercial.

"We found a need and filled it," Barbara Labate, who came up with the idea with her business partner in a cellphone services company based in Milan, told Reuters by telephone."

Saints on cellphones spark controversy in Italy | Technology | Reuters

I don't see anything wrong with this as long as they're not digitally altered to make fun off. I do have a Santino in my wallet and yes it would be better if they're blessed in the church, but still better than having some "crap" on your cell phone screen.