Fabio Marchese Ragona, IULM alumnus, wins Biagio Agnes Award with autobiography of Pope Francis
IULM University is proud to announce that Fabio Marchese Ragona, a former student of the Master in Journalism program, has been awarded the Jubilee Prize as part of the prestigious "Biagio Agnes" International Journalism and Information Award. A Vaticanist for Mediaset, Ragona received the award for his important volume Life. My Story through History, the first autobiography of Pope Francis, written together with the Pontiff.
The Biagio Agnes Prize
The Biagio Agnes Prize, established in 2009 and dedicated to the memory of the well-known journalist and RAI executive, aims to enhance quality journalism and promote information ethics. Under the patronage of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the Presidency of the Republic, the Prize has consolidated over time as one of the most relevant events in the Italian and international media scene.
Over the years, the Prize has honored such high-profile figures as Enzo Biagi, Paolo Mieli, Antonio Di Bella and Federica Sciarelli. The Jubilee Prize, awarded within this context, is given to figures who combine journalistic professionalism and spiritual sensitivity, contributing to a contemporary account of the religious fact and the dialogue between faith and society.
Fabio Marchese Ragona and the Pope's autobiography
Ragona is one of the best-known figures in religious information, author of numerous books and television reports, and Vaticanist for the Mediaset group, with which the IULM Master in Journalism has had a fruitful collaboration for more than 20 years. With Life. My Story through History, published in 2024 by Harper Collins, Ragona signs the first official autobiography of Pope Francis, the result of months of dialogue and personal interviews with the Pontiff. The book had a global circulation: in fact, it was published simultaneously in 21 countries and represents a unique document on Jorge Mario Bergoglio's life, choices and human and spiritual journey.
We like to recall that Ragona was the first journalist to interview a Pontiff for a national generalist Italian television station, an event that marked a turning point in the Vatican's communication with the media.
IULM warmly congratulates Fabio Marchese Ragona on this important recognition. His success is a source of pride for the entire academic community, confirming the educational value of our Master's in Journalism and the ability of our alumni to distinguish themselves in the highest professional contexts.