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News18
29-07-2025
- News18
‘Hot Priests': Vatican's New Move To Attract Young Followers
Last Updated: With congregation numbers declining worldwide, over 1,000 priests and friars have been invited to Rome as part of this fresh push. The Vatican is going viral—and no, it is not your typical church message. The Church is now using 'hot priests' with a sizable social media following to connect with younger generations and spread the message of faith online. With congregation numbers declining worldwide, over 1,000 priests and friars have been invited to Rome as part of this fresh push. The idea? Use Instagram, TikTok and other social media platforms to spark interest in religion, especially among the youth. Father Giuseppe Fusari Take Father Giuseppe Fusari, for instance, a 58-year-old priest from Brescia, Italy, who is also a bodybuilder. With over 60,000 followers on Instagram, Fusari regularly posts photos flexing his tattooed biceps alongside spiritual reflections. His posts are a perfect balance of strength and soul, drawing attention from followers aged between 25 to 55. Fusari believes that social media is a powerful tool 'to bring people closer to the Church." Father Cosimo Schena Then there's Father Cosimo Schena, known as Italy's most beloved priest. His warm, compassionate presence online has helped nearly double the size of his real-life followers. With more than 454,000 followers, Father Schena's posts include it all – from Bible quotes to pet adoption requests, bringing together kindness, community and faith. Father Ambrogio Mazza Father Ambrogio Mazza, a guitar-playing, bike-riding priest also makes it to the list. He has over 460,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok. Loving life with joy and style, he continues to inspire fans who describe him as 'elegant," 'cool," and even 'beautiful." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Don Ambrogio Mazzai (@ Interestingly, this is not the first time the Church has resorted to looking to maintain its reach. A 2022 calendar featuring handsome Roman priests earlier went viral globally and reportedly sells over 75,000 copies every year. The late Pope Francis long emphasised the power of social media in reaching global audiences but it was his successor, Pope Leo XIV, who fully embraced it. With nearly 19 million followers, he is often seen promoting digital faith-building. Simply put, while the Vatican's new viral mission might raise some eyebrows for their muscles, music and meaningful messages, these 'hot priests' are giving a whole new look to spreading the message of faith in the 21st century. About the Author Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: July 29, 2025, 13:32 IST News viral 'Hot Priests': Vatican's New Move To Attract Young Followers Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
25-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
The Suspect review: Aidan Turner dials up the intrigue in murder mystery
The Suspect review Cast: Aidan Turner, Bobby Schofield, Shaun Parkes, Camilia Beput, Tara Lee, Sian Clifford Creator: Natasha Romaniuk Where to watch: Lionsgate Play Star rating: ★★★ A key to a good old murder mystery is to never trust the protagonist who sets the ball rolling. So many examples in this genre have played with this exact same parameter, where the fatal flaw lies in trusting the protagonist, so we, the viewer, are as complicit (to some level) in the end when the truth is revealed. We tell ourselves, the truth was literally there, in front of our faces, how on earth could we not spot it? Aidan Turner plays a clinical psychologist named Joe O'Loughlin in The Suspect. The premise The Suspect, a new show currently streaming on Lionsgate Play, builds on this plot point from the beginning. So we know for a fact that trusting Aidan Turner's Dr. Joseph O'Loughlin, a clinical psychologist who is having an internal crisis as he comes to terms with a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, is not wise. The show begins with Joseph trying to save a dying teenager from committing suicide, which turns him into a mini-celebrity. He has a loving family and practices as a psychologist… so it all seems perfectly fine for him until a rather shocking discovery takes the proceedings to a different gear. It is the sight of a young woman who is found stabbed to death, half buried in a graveyard. Detective DI Ruiz (Shaun Parkes), along with his young sidekick Devi (Anjli Mohindra), takes up the case. She has been stabbed 21 times. It's a ghastly turn of events. Joseph is called in as a consultant on this case, and he blithely hides the fact that he knew this dead woman for a while. Ruiz and Devi are shrewd enough to see below his demeanour and trace the links to connect why he is definitely lying about this woman. Is he guilty? What works and doesn't So the narrative ploy works in no favour of Joseph, which works well in the beginning, but then this is also not enough to stretch out for the next 5 episodes of this twisty and dramatic murder mystery. There's a brief appearance from Fleabag's Sian Clifford, who plays Joseph's colleague Dr. Fenwick. Then there are signs that Bobby (played by Bobby Schofield), who is a patient under Joseph at the moment, is somehow linked to the case as well. Coincidences much? Too many rats under the bed? The Suspect is glossy and never too serious about the way it plays with these tropes, piling up information for the viewer without really delving into the whys and hows. Aidan Turner is quite good here, but he is saddled with a script that does not let his character breathe enough to really make his point. For instance, his family life is only shown in a brief, intermittent fashion that does no favour to prove his alibi. The manipulative ploy of keeping him under the scanner does not work after a point because the show diverts off towards more unexpected twists and supporting arcs to bring semblance to the story. It rather feels disjointed and incongruous when the mystery itself is forced into the chase. Still, The Suspect is a mildly fun and interesting affair, but expect no lasting impact from its revelations. At the end, it's not who we suspect or choose to believe, but why. Chances are, they exhibit some sort of realistic, idiosyncratic traits that help us see through that person. It helps mirror certain emotional truths about how one processes grief and shame. The Suspect does not seem too keen on listening to these secrets, which is why it does not stick. The key is to listen, always.
Indian Express
20-07-2025
- Indian Express
England vs India: Meet Alex – autograph-hunter in age of selfie-seekers who has 3 garages at home stocked with his treasures
It has been stumps a couple of hours ago but the day hasn't ended for the middle-aged man leaning against the wall of the tiny security booth next to the Headingley front gate. He stands there protecting his two extra-large grocery bags full of books from the spitting rain, a certain precursor for a downpour in these parts. It is just then that the last of the commentators to leave the arena – Cheteshwar Pujara and Dinesh Karthik – head for their waiting car. The 47-year-old Alex, in an instant, picks a few books, checks the pens in his pocket and joins a small army of fans in chasing the two former India players. He manages barely a second or two with Pujara before those clicking pictures with smartphones elbow him out of their frame. Autograph-Hunters vs Selfie-Seekers is hardly a battle, those with pens and paper are being outnumbered and outfoxed. It is a losing battle. Alex is a retail banker now but has been a signature-collector since he was 13. He too carries a camera phone, he also asks for pictures, but only after he has got the all-important scribble. 'You saw me with Pujara and Karthik, I was more interested in getting the autograph first, for me that is the winning ticket. I think there's always another chance for a picture, whereas if you don't get the autograph, the player may die on you, as morbid as that sounds,' Alex tells The Indian Express. 'The new-age fan will put more emphasis on selfies because it is all Facebook, Instagram … They want to show 'I'm with the stars, I'm with the stars'. For me, it's more the history of the game.' History takes up a lot of space in Alex's life – three big garages, to be specific. Among his collection are lots of Wisdens – the yellow-covered annual almanac, also known as the cricket Bible. The oldest one he has is from the time of World War II, the latest has Harry Brook on the cover. He also possesses all the issues in between the two. Along with the Wisdens, he has 5,000 sports books with signatures. 'I have three garages and heavy-duty locking boxes full of books. It is a passion of mine. When I moved out of my parents' home, which would have been 2010, I think they were glad to see the back of not just me but the books,' he says. 'There were at least a few rooms vacant for them. I am an observer of the game, I like to reminisce about past matches, past players. I like to meet them, I like to get their autographs. It is just a good way of meeting different people, through different ages, through all walks of life.' Along with 'different people', Alex would also bump into those with the same passion as him. While at Lord's once, he met Ilias, a fellow autograph-hunter, who would become a friend for life and someone who would add a sense of adventure to their common pursuit. 'I've known Ilias for about 27 years. He set himself a challenge to get autographs of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year that are announced every year. So I thought this was a good adventure. He has been doing it for a while, he goes to charity events, dinners, and even funerals,' says Alex, who has his own stories of chasing sports stars. With time, autograph-seekers get an idea of where they could find the stars. 'Over the years, you get an idea where players are going or staying. There are a lot of guys who go down to the hotels for the current players and commentators. I collect most of my signatures at the ground or at dinners. Like the other week, I went to a dinner event where Graham Gooch and Barry Richards were there,' says the passionate autograph-seeker. Having seen so many cricketers sign his books, Alex has his own favourites and the ones he finds 'difficult'. 'Sunil Gavaskar is very good at signing autographs. He will stand there and sign 10 things for you. You're lucky if you get one with Vivian Richards. Alastair Cook, Ricky Ponting … they are good. The most difficult was Sir Garfield Sobers, because obviously he's so elusive and doesn't like giving his autograph too frequently … Kevin Pietersen doesn't give you the time of day,' says Alex. Do signatures give an idea about a person? 'I think it does in a way, because you'll see the modern-day players in county cricket, a lot of them just give you a little initials now, or a squiggle. Not to say they're not nice people, they might do it for quickness … but I think it tells you a lot about the character. Like say a Joe Root takes his time with an autograph,' says Alex, agreeing that in these days of insta-messaging and emojis, signatures are getting smaller. But does he at times feel insulted when snubbed or neglected by the stars? He does but … 'It's crazy really and very addictive. I have gotten a lot better since I have been married. You have got to look at it like smoking, like drinking, like alcohol, like women,' he says and follows it with a profound philosophy of standing in soaking rain waiting for cricketers. 'My wife says this is a complete waste of time. She would look down on me pestering people for autographs. She asks me – 'What are you going to do with it, you're keeping it in garages, in the house. Are you really appreciating the value of this stuff, or the effort you've put in to get it as well?'. I totally understand what she is saying. But I enjoy this. I mean we're all on this earth for a very short time. I think we have to enjoy what our passions are.' With that, he once again glances at the stadium gate with searching eyes – that's his signature move.
