Massimo Faggioli
United KingdomacademicMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Massimo Faggioli is an Italian theologian and professor at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, known for his expertise in Catholicism and contemporary church issues. He has written extensively on the intersection of faith and politics, particularly in the context of the Catholic Church's relationship with the secular world and the evolving dynamics within the Church. Faggioli's insights are often sought after in discussions about church-state relations, especially in light of recent controversies involving political figures and religious leaders.
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Massimo Faggioli noted that American converts like JD Vance tend to have a conservative view.
JD Vance, once an ‘angry atheist’, is America’s most powerful Catholic. How will he wield his faith? | JD VanceUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-19
Massimo Faggioli commented on the importance of Leo's foreign trip for clarifying his geopolitical views.
Paus Leo XIV Dorong Turki untuk Terus Berperan sebagai Mediator
Indonesia· 2025-11-27
Massimo Faggioli commented on Giorgia Meloni's speech, noting its political intelligence and ideological implications.
Giorgia Meloni interessiert sich plötzlich für den Katholizismus
Switzerland· 2025-10-27
Massimo Faggioli is a theology professor at Trinity College in Dublin who discussed León XIV's awareness of partisanship.
el Papa León XIV resiste ser encasillado
Honduras· 2025-09-28
Massimo Faggioli commented on the significant changes an American pope could bring.
Zurück auf der Weltbühne. Amtseinführung von Papst Leo XIV. in RomSwitzerland· 2025-05-18
Massimo Faggioli, a professor at Villanova, discusses Pope Leo XIV's adherence to the vision of the church set out by Pope Francis.
The right reviled Francis. How will Pope Leo XIV confront the schism in the US church? | Pope Leo XIVUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-18
Professor Massimo Faggioli suggested that Cardinal Prevost’s past criticism of Donald Trump made the impossible possible.
Pope Leo XIV - Stabroek News
Guyana· 2025-05-11Faggioli is a professor who has analyzed the implications of the Catholic Church's direction in American politics.
Un papa contra la polarización que ataca la raíz ideológica de Trump | Internacional
Spain· 2025-05-11
Massimo Faggioli commented on the political implications of electing an American pope.
León XIV, el papa estadounidense elegido para tender puentes que podría incomodar a Trump
Bolivia· 2025-05-10
Massimo Faggioli, an Italian academic who has followed the papacy closely, suggested the tenor of the Trump presidency might have influenced the cardinals to choose a pope from the U.S.
Prevost surprises as first US pope, takes name Leo XIVGuyana· 2025-05-09
Dr. Massimo Faggioli commented on the Catholic church's response to a crisis of international order.
Pope Leo XIV politics: The 1st American pope is seen as aligned with his predecessor. But his friends say he’ll continue the legacy in his own image
United States· 2025-05-09
Massimo Faggioli is a Professor of Historical Theology at Villanova University who discusses the potential candidates for the next Pope.
Próximo Papa, ¿mediador o antiFrancisco?
Mexico· 2025-05-06
Massimo Faggioli assessed the handling of the abuse issue as particularly important.
Katholische Kirche: Wie die Missbrauchskrise das Konklave überschattet - Politik
Germany· 2025-05-06
Massimo Faggioli is a professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University.
Un cónclave sumido en el desconcierto y abierto a la sorpresa: ningún bando tiene un candidato claro | InternacionalSpain· 2025-05-04
Massimo Faggioli is a professor of religious studies at Villanova University.
‘Maga Catholics’ are gaining ground in the US. Now their sight is set on the Vatican | RepublicansUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-28
Massimo Faggioli is a theology expert at Villanova University who commented on the changes approved by Francisco.
Cómo Francisco cambió los funerales de los papas y por qué el suyo ya deja de ser "como el de un emperador romano"
Guatemala· 2025-04-26
Massimo Faggioli, a professor of Historical Theology at Villanova University, discussed the diversity of the cardinal college.
Cónclave ¿legado de Francisco asegurado?Mexico· 2025-04-26
Massimo Faggioli, a history professor at Villanova University, discussed the political maneuvers during the papal election process.
Por qué la película "Cónclave" ofrece un vistazo al hermético proceso de elección del papaGuatemala· 2025-04-24
Massimo Faggioli comments on the impact of Pope Francis on the conservative vision of the Church.
Războiul subteran de la Vatican: Tradiționaliștii care au vrut să-l răstoarne pe Papa Francisc așteaptă momentul potrivit. Conclavul următor va fi un câmp de bătălie
Romania· 2025-04-23
Massimo Faggioli is a professor who commented on the challenges faced by Pope Francis.
Los tradicionalistas que trataron de tumbar al papa Francisco aguardan su momento en el cónclave | InternacionalSpain· 2025-04-23
Massimo Faggioli commented on the global nature of the Catholic Church that Pope Francisco has left behind.
Quién podría suceder al papa Francisco como pontífice de la Iglesia CatólicaBolivia· 2025-04-23
Faggioli comments on the lack of a previously examined candidate in the upcoming conclave.
Un cónclave dividido elegirá al nuevo PapaHonduras· 2025-04-23
Massimo Faggioli is a theology expert at Villanova University who commented on the changes approved by Pope Francis.
Cómo Francisco cambió los funerales de los papas y por qué dejarán de ser "como los de un emperador romano"Bolivia· 2025-04-22Historian Massimo Faggioli observes that powerful ultraconservative sectors in the United States are looking to erase Pope Francis's actions.
Papa Francisco e a relação difícil com a Igreja nos EUA, França e Alemanha
Brazil· 2025-04-22
Massimo Faggioli is a theology expert at Villanova University who commented on the changes Pope Francis approved.
Cómo Francisco cambió los funerales de los papas y por qué dejarán de ser «como los de un emperador romano»
Venezuela· 2025-04-22Massimo Faggioli noted that there is no previously examined candidate for the upcoming conclave.
Un cónclave muy heterogéneo y dividido elegirá al nuevo PapaVenezuela· 2025-04-22Massimo Faggioli noted that Pope Francis was the first truly global pope, representing a significant shift in the Church's leadership.
Um papa em movimento - Estadão
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-21
Massimo Faggioli commented on how Pope Francisco has made the Church more globally aware.
El papa Francisco ha moldeado el próximo cónclave, pero su sucesor no podría continuar su legado | cónclave | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-03-16
Massimo Faggioli commented on the film 'Conclave', stating it illustrates the institutional instability of the church.
Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while Conclave heads into Oscars
Canada· 2025-03-01
Massimo Faggioli commented on the film's effectiveness in illustrating the current instability within the Church.
El Papa Francisco lucha por su vida mientras 'Conclave' se prepara para los Premios Oscar
Dominican Republic· 2025-03-01