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Pio of Pietrelcina (born Francesco Forgione; 25 May 1887 – 23 September 1968), widely known as Padre Pio (Italian for 'Father Pius'), was an Italian Capuchin friar, priest, stigmatist, and mystic. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, celebrated on 23 September. [2]
Apr 12, 2021 · St. Pio of Pietrelcina (more commonly known as “Padre” Pio) was a humble Italian priest God chose to work through to accomplish extraordinary miracles in the lives of countless people who...
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Padre Pio Spoke Languages He Didn’t Know: The Gift of Xenoglossia
Various historical testimonies document that the beloved St. Pio of Pietrelcina (commonly known as P...
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Padre Pio: 13 facts about the saint to know and share
One of the most popular Catholic saints of the 20th century, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, commonly known as Padre Pio, was a Capuchin Franciscan ...
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Sep 19, 2024 · Padre Pio (born May 25, 1887, Pietrelcina, Italy—died September 23, 1968, San Giovanni Rotondo; canonized June 16, 2002; feast day September 23) was an Italian priest and saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Born into a devout Roman Catholic family, he consecrated himself to Jesus at age 5.
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Learn about the life and miracles of Padre Pio, who bore the wounds of Christ for 50 years and was canonized by Pope John Paul II. Discover his childhood, his vocation, his service in World War I, and his ministry in San Giovanni Rotondo.
Learn About the Man, the Priest, and the Triumphant Saint. Padre Pio is many things to many people: a priest, a teacher, a mystic, a saint, and a friend. In our Museum & Cultural Center, we bring his story to life with the largest collection of authentic Padre Pio relics in the United States.
Learn about the life of Padre Pio, a Capuchin friar who had the stigmata and performed miracles. Discover his childhood, priesthood, sufferings, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
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In an era when educated persons say “we must see in order to believe,” Padre Pio is God’s answer! Here is the humble friar whose existence exemplified Franciscan humility and yet coexisted continually in the presence of the supernatural—the priest who lived in two worlds simultaneously.