Not at all — Catholics are absolutely welcome to join HelloFellow and use every feature, including the Fellow Traveler section to connect with other believers. However, the Church Finder is designed primarily to help users find Protestant and non-denominational churches, which can be significantly harder to locate when traveling — especially internationally. Catholic churches are widely established and relatively easy to find in most countries through existing directories. Our goal is to fill the gap for travelers who struggle to find a doctrinally sound, English-speaking church when they’re away from home. If you’re Catholic and would like to see Catholic churches included in a future update, we’d love to hear your feedback through the Contact Support feature.

If you visit or discover a church listed in our directory that doesn’t align with biblical doctrine, no longer exists, or lacks English-language services (outside the US), you can submit a report directly from the app. You’ll select a reason — such as doctrinal concerns, no English support, or both — and optionally provide additional details. Every report is sent to our admin team for manual review. Once reviewed, the church may be removed from the directory or flagged for further investigation. This feature is a key part of how we maintain the quality and safety of our church recommendations — it’s a community effort.

Once you’re connected with another user (mutual friend request accepted), you can message them directly within the app. Messaging features include typing indicators, read receipts, and real-time delivery. You can control typing indicators and read receipts in your app settings.

Each day, HelloFellow provides a new devotional reading to inspire your spiritual journey. You can track your progress and build a consistent devotional habit.

HelloFellow also includes embedded Bible study plans (single and group) that you can work through at your own pace. Track your study progress and grow in your faith alongside your travel adventures.