Antonio Mazzi
Don Antonio Mazzi is a renowned Italian priest and the founder of the Exodus Foundation, dedicated to helping individuals struggling with addiction. With a career spanning over four decades, he has been at the forefront of addressing drug dependency issues, particularly among youth. Known for his unconventional approach, he considers himself more of a father figure than a traditional priest, engaging deeply with the lives of those he serves. Recently, at the age of 95, he was hospitalized for routine heart monitoring, reflecting on the increasing challenges faced by young people today, particularly concerning the rise of synthetic drugs. His tireless advocacy and commitment to adapting treatment approaches underscore his pivotal role in contemporary addiction recovery efforts.
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Antonio Mazzi is the founder of the Exodus Foundation, which aims to help individuals reintegrate into society.
I racconti dalla comunità di recupero da cui Vincenzo Lanni era stato allontanato: «Aveva finito di scontare la pena un anno fa»
Italy· 2025-11-04
Don Antonio Mazzi is the founder of Exodus and speaks about the drug emergency and the bureaucratic challenges in helping young people.
L'appello di Don Antonio Mazzi: «La droga è un’emergenza, ma la burocrazia impedisce di aiutare tutti i ragazzi»Italy· 2025-06-24
Don Antonio Mazzi, a priest from Verona, leads the Exodus foundation for drug addiction and has been hospitalized for a few days.
Don Antonio Mazzi, ricovero a 95 anni: «Era un tagliandino. Fentanyl e Rivotril? Mancano educatori per le nuove droghe»Italy· 2025-03-02
