A cleric who has served as the public face of the “Hot Priest Calendar,” a glossy Roman-themed calendar sold to tourists, says the role is not religious. Multiple reports describe how the calendar has gained a cult following and is purchased by thousands each year. The product is presented as being linked to “hot priest” imagery, featuring clean-cut men in black clerical collars. In the latest account, the person identified as the face of the calendar acknowledges that he is not a priest and characterizes his appearance in the marketing as a joke. The coverage focuses on the contrast between the calendar’s branding and the individual’s clarification, rather than on any church-related statement or formal investigation. The reports also emphasize the calendar’s popularity as a souvenir and the ongoing visibility of the models associated with it.