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The Calendario Romano or sexy priest calendar has been a Rome staple for decades, featuring non-priest models like Giovanni Galizia, now a flight attendant. Despite its popularity, its not church-affiliated. The photographer claims a third of the models are real priests, but specifics are scarce. Galizia sees the calendar as art, comparing it to movie portrayals of priests. The calendar, selling for about eight euros, is popular worldwide, even in South Korea, where its seen as a fun, approachable way to view clergy. The calendars enduring popularity raises questions about perceptions and souvenir stories.

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