NunTok: Nuns give an inside look at convent life

Nuns are taking to social media to give their legions of followers a behind-the-scenes look at their lives.

Nuns are taking to social media to give their legions of followers a behind-the-scenes look at their lives. Photo by Shutterstock.

First there was #VanLife, a viral hashtag dedicated to living in a van. But another lifestyle has gone viral: #ConventLife. Nuns are turning to TikTok, giving users a peek into life inside of the abbey. They’ve racked up thousands of followers with their dancing, booking, knitting, and religious rituals. They’ve even attracted the attention of some brands and reality TV shows. 

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Credits

Guest:

  • Anna Furman - freelance reporter for the New York Times

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins