“Influencer Priests” and the Risks of Celebrity Evangelization
Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · Marcus B. Peter, Th.D.
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Show Notes
A well-known Italian priest who has millions of views and hundreds of thousands of followers across multiple platforms has announced his intention to leave the priesthood. Italian Fr. Alberto Ravagnani has previously clashed with his diocese over some of his online content. While many priests such as Bishop Robert Barron, Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. John Riccardo have used modern media to great effect, questions remain over what lines must be drawn. Marcus has more.
Further Reading
‘Influencer priest’ announces his departure from the priesthood
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