Effeminate Influencer Leaves the Priesthood
His social media profile portrays him as a self-centred individual that is more reminiscent of nightclub culture than the life of a priest.
In a note signed by the vicar general, Franco Agnesi, the archdiocese states that Ravagnani — who should never have been ordained — is no longer serving as parish vicar or as a collaborator in diocesan youth ministry.
With more than half a million followers on Instagram and YouTube, Ravagnani developed a pastoral approach centred on reels, narrative hooks and an informal, direct tone.
The timing is noteworthy. Ravagnani announced his decision to abandon the priesthood while promoting his new book, La Scelta (The Choice). In it, he recounts his journey from seminary life towards a 'non-conventional' idea of priesthood. This includes abandoning clerical dress and using digital media for self-portraiture.
His online presence had already been surrounded by controversy in recent months, particularly after he published sponsored content for a dietary supplement brand, which was widely judged by Catholics to be incompatible with priestly ministry.
The Archbishop of Milan is Monsignor Mario Delpini.
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