Unholy deception: Rome’s ‘sexy priest’ calendar star never set foot in a seminary
A popular calendar featuring men in priestly attire has come under scrutiny as it was revealed that many of its models are not actual priests. Giovanni Galizia, who has been the cover star for 23 editions, is a flight attendant and has never attended seminary. The calendar, officially named Calendario Romano, has been criticized for its misleading portrayal of its subjects.
- ▪Giovanni Galizia has been the cover star of the sexy priest calendar for many years.
- ▪He is a flight attendant and has never set foot in a seminary.
- ▪The calendar is not affiliated with the Vatican and has drawn criticism for featuring models who are not priests.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 19 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ Rome’s ‘sexy priest’ calendar star comes clean about his affiliation with the church — New York Post
- ▪ Holy deception: Rome's 'sexy priest' calendar star never set foot in a seminary — ABC News — International
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 19:30:00 +1000 |
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