Nuns are having a cultural moment, but it is not necessarily religion that women are seeking. According to a recent article, the appeal lies in community, purpose, and peace—qualities that many feel are lacking in modern life.
The trend is reflected in popular culture, with nuns appearing in shows like Conclave, And Just Like That, and Nine Perfect Strangers. On social media, platforms like #nuntok offer glimpses into convent life, often with irreverent humour. Meanwhile, a rise in younger women exploring cloistered vocations has been noted.
Memes joking about becoming a nun have become shorthand for dissatisfaction with life as a woman in 2025, touching on issues such as unsolicited messages, workplace discrimination, and the overwhelming nature of digital life. The desire is less about strict religiosity or celibacy and more about finding a retreat from chaos.
A self-help book, Convent Wisdom: How Sixteenth-Century Nuns Could Save Your Twenty-First Century Life, explores how historical nuns managed authority, finances, and personal struggles. While their extreme practices—such as levitation or eating cat sick—may not be relatable, their resilience and resourcefulness offer lessons for today.
The article notes that even nuns faced challenges like crushes, financial messes, and difficult bosses. One nun, María de San José, left behind volumes lamenting how much she disliked writing. The author admits she has not found practical life hacks but wishes she could bilocate to solve time management issues.
