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flag Italian "hot priest" Alberto Ravagnani quits priesthood, citing celibacy as incompatible with his identity.

flag Alberto Ravagnani, the 32-year-old Italian former priest known as the "hot priest" for his social media presence and modern ministry style, has announced he is leaving the priesthood. flag He cited celibacy as incompatible with his identity and sense of humanity, saying it caused guilt and made him feel hypocritical while preaching about love. flag Ravagnani, who used ChatGPT for sermons and avoided traditional robes to connect with congregants, criticized the Church’s rigid traditions and formal image as alienating. flag He advocates for a more inclusive and authentic Church, despite some accusing him of prioritizing fame over faith.

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