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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]
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.
Jun 25, 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.
Saint Padre Pio was an Italian priest who was known for is adoration of charity and love for the people around him. He bore the wounds of Christ, which is still something that cannot be explained.
St. Padre Pio was an Italian priest who was known for his piety and charity, as well as the gift of the stigmata, which has never been explained. St. Padre Pio was born Francesco Forgione, on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. His parents were peasant farmers.
Apr 12, 2021 · Padre Pio, a humble Italian friar, remains one of the most popular saints in the Catholic Church.
Padre Pio born May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, was a priest of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, known for his spirituality, stigmata and dedication to religious service. His life, full of extraordinary events, deeply marked the history of the Catholic Church in the 20th century.
