Don Alberto Ravagnani he left the priesthood. The news comes from a statement addressed to the faithful of the parish of San Gottardo al Corso in Milan, where until a few days ago one of those considered among the first influencer priests was parish vicar. In recent months his name had been at the center of a small case: Don Rava had advertised a brand of supplements on social media. An operation that had raised some doubts among his followers.
According to Fanpage.itRavagnani would not have participated in the traditional Eucharistic adoration of last year Thursday 28 January. Meanwhile, on his Instagram profile, in the last few hours he has shared a new video in which he promotes his latest book entitled: “The Choice”. In the video, Ravagnani still presents himself with the title of “don” but the copy should have foreshadowed what would happen in the following hours: “The most important choice of our lives is the one we have not yet made”.
The confirmation came with a statement signed by bishop Franco Agnesivicar general of the Ambrosian archdiocese. The text explains that Alberto Ravagnani will continue to support some activities that he was following in his parish:
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“The suffering that such a decision causes in so many people can first of all become an opportunity for prayer and entrustment to the Lord. At the same time it asks our parish and diocesan community to continue to accompany those who have shared educational, liturgical and spiritual proposals in recent years. In particular, the parish of San Gottardo, with the care of the priests, will continue to propose Eucharistic adoration on Thursday evenings”.
Who is Alberto Ravagnani, the former influencer priest
Ravagnani, 32 years old, was one of the most followed priests on the web with over half a million followersconquered thanks to his videos capable of attracting many young people to his profile. Ravagnani obtained his following by speaking the language of social media: short sentences, engaging hooks and tight editing capable of keeping attention high while talking about issues related to Catholic doctrine, but also dealing with social issues.
Among the progenitors of this very particular one creator nicheRavagnani has become a point of reference for Church 2.0 by becoming among the protagonists of the first “Jubilee of Catholic influencers and digital missionaries” which was held in Rome at the end of July 2025.
