The 'Calendario Romano,' a popular souvenir in Rome, features Giovanni Galizia as its cover model, showcasing young men in priestly attire. Galizia, who began modeling for the calendar at age 17, has appeared on its cover for 23 editions. The calendar, which sells for around €8 (approximately $9.30 USD), is not affiliated with the Vatican and has been dubbed a 'fake priest calendar' by some media outlets. Despite its title, the calendar aims to blend art with humor, reflecting the tension between sacred and profane imagery. Photographer Piero Pazzi, who produces the calendar, states that about one-third of the models featured in the upcoming 2027 edition are actual priests. Galizia, now a flight attendant, views the project as an artistic endeavor rather than a deception, emphasizing that the photographs should not be seen merely as 'sexy.' The calendar has gained popularity beyond Italy, with a South Korean priest noting its humorous reception among young people in his country, helping to portray priests in a more relatable light.