We’re rarely far from a free internet connection – handy, considering that 77% of Gen Yers fear being without their mobile phone. Now, worshippers across Germany can stay connected using the Wi-Fi hotspots (dubbed ‘Godspots’) that have been set up by Protestant churches across the country.

Young Brazilians who identify with traditional religious, societal and family values have become more vocal in recent years, expressing their views on everything from politics to drugs to sexuality both online and offline. But who are these new conservatives, and what’s driving their beliefs?

Come all ye faithful, adore this ten-second video. Religious communities are turning to Snapchat to reconnect with a digital generation that's quickly abandoning organised religion and faith. Could friction-free social networking be the new shepherd of digital congregations?

Religious people can find that everything from ethical codes to long-term decisions are affected by their choice to believe. Yet despite the fact these belief systems hold such weight over those that adopt them, marketers and media outlets alike shy away from religion. Why?