Daniele Micheletti
Daniele Micheletti is a Roman parish priest who serves at the Church of San Lorenzo in Lucina. He is known for his involvement in the community and his support for Bruno Valentinetti, the church's restorer, who recently sparked controversy with an artwork featuring a resemblance to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Micheletti has commented on the striking similarity and has indicated a willingness to modify the artwork if it were to cause scandal, showcasing his commitment to maintaining the church's reputation while navigating the complexities of local and national politics.
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Monsignor Daniele Micheletti said he did not 'understand the fuss' around the touch-ups.
Giorgia Meloni-style cherub in Rome basilica covered after investigation
New Zealand· 2026-02-06
Daniele Micheletti is the priest who confirmed the removal of the fresco.
Na zahtevo Vatikana: obraz Giorgie Meloni izbrisan
Slovenia· 2026-02-05
The parish priest, the Reverend Daniele Micheletti, acknowledged the resemblance to Meloni but dismissed the significance.
In Italy, church and state investigate the appearance of an angel seemingly modelled on Meloni
Australia· 2026-02-03
Daniele Micheletti explained the deterioration of the angels and defended Valentinetti's talent.
La polémica en Italia por el ángel restaurado con ‘la cara de Meloni’ en una iglesia de Roma
Panama· 2026-02-03
Daniele Micheletti is the parish priest of the basilica who commented on the restoration and its resemblance to Meloni.
Likeness of restored angel to Giorgia Meloni triggers investigations in Rome | Italy
United Kingdom· 2026-02-02
Monsignor Daniele Micheletti acknowledged a 'certain resemblance' in the restoration work at the basilica.
Canosa, il volto dell'ex presidente di Confindustria sul quadro per la cattedrale: la strana analogia col caso dell'angelo con il volto della premier
Italy· 2026-02-01
Monsignor Daniele Micheletti is the parish priest who commented on the controversy surrounding the fresco.
Tutta la storia dell'affresco dell'angelo con il volto di Giorgia Meloni: il monumento costruito nel 1985, i decori aggiunti nel 2000 e il restauro delle polemicheItaly· 2026-02-01
Daniele Micheletti is the parish priest who commented on the controversy surrounding the painting.
Meloni convertida en angelito: restauran una iglesia en Roma y pintan un querubín con la cara de la primera ministra | Cultura
Spain· 2026-02-01
Daniele Micheletti is the parish priest who hosts Valentinetti and comments on the resemblance of the artwork to Meloni.
Bruno Valentinetti, il restauratore di San Lorenzo in Lucina: «Meloni nell'affresco? Che sia lei lo dite voi... Io ho solo ricalcato quel che c'era prima»Italy· 2026-01-31
