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VATICAN CITY – Tens of thousands of pilgrims are expected at the Vatican on Sept 7 for the canonisation of an Italian teenager dubbed “God’s Influencer” for his efforts to spread the Catholic faith online. Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia in 2006 at the age of 15, will be…

Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager informally known as “God’s influencer,” will be declared the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint at a canonization Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager informally known as “God’s influencer,” will be declared the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint at a…

PUNTA ARENAS, Chile (AP) — An American social media influencer who was stuck in a Chilean airbase in Antarctica for two months and initially charged for submitting a false flight plan, on Saturday returned to the mainland. Ethan Guo, who was 19 years old when he began his fundraising mission…

For generations, Closeup has been a trusted name for fresh breath and confidence. Today, the brand is taking a step further by positioning itself as a cultural ally to Nigeria’s youth, inspiring, empowering, and supporting them to express love, embrace confidence, and connect freely without fear or judgment through its…

Priscilla, daughter of actress Iyabo Ojo, is trending on social media in Nigeria. She recently shared new photos from a shopping trip in Canada. Priscilla is a fashion influencer and became a mother for the third time on August 24, 2025. Nigerians on social media can’t stop talking about the…

ASSISI, Italy — To his mom, he was “a normal kid,” but on Sunday, Carlo Acutis will become the first millennial saint at a solemn canonization Mass held by Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square outside the Vatican. Informally known as “God’s influencer” Carlo was just 15 when he…

Home / World By Imogene Bedford Journalist · NZ Herald · 6 Sep, 2025 06:21 AM 2 mins to read NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Former Labour MP Stuart Nash makes a pitch to join New Zealand First as an MP, and a wet and windy September is expected…

After Benjamin Cowen mocked Litecoin's price action, Litecoin jabbed at his hairline, joking it “reminds me of the great recession.” A playful spat between the official social media account of cryptocurrency Litecoin and crypto influencer Benjamin Cowen has grabbed the attention of the broader crypto community heading into the weekend.…

Here’s your daily news update for Friday, 6 September 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. In the news today, former MK party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has announced the formation of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement as a political party. Meanwhile, the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference,…

Sbusiso Leope, better known as DJ Sbu, is part of a social media campaign that’s been pushing back against parts of the tobacco Bill that is in front of Parliament. He’s just one of many influencers who say they are defending informal traders, but public health advocates and researchers warn…