Summary
Father Alberto Ravagnani, a 32-year-old Italian priest and social media influencer, recently announced his decision to leave the priesthood. He gained popularity through religious messages aimed at young people on digital platforms, often collaborating with product brands and advertising companies. Until his departure, he served as parochial vicar of St. Gotthard Parish in Milan’s Archdiocese. Ravagnani’s exit highlights a broader issue within the Catholic Church involving media exposure and connectivity challenges for priests. Spanish priest Father Ignacio Amorós discussed these issues with ACI Prensa. He noted that many young priests leave ministry early, citing factors such as secularization, Church decline, loneliness of priests, and changes in evangelization methods. Amorós emphasized the need to support priests who engage in social media or face internal struggles like pride. He expressed compassion for departing priests, urging supportive communities and loving guidance from fellow believers.
Key Topics
Priest leaving priesthood, Social media influence, Wounded priests in digital world
