Padre Pio

Italian priest and mystic saint

Padre Pio - Italian priest and mystic saint
Born

May 25th, 1887
138 years ago

Died

1968
57 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Italy

Links & References

Born in 1887 in Italy, served as a Capuchin priest and became a widely venerated saint. Recognized for bearing the stigmata, Pio's spiritual guidance attracted many followers. Established the Home for the Relief of Suffering in San Giovanni Rotondo, which provided medical care. Notable for the incredible reports of miraculous healings associated with him throughout his life. Died in 1968, was canonized in 2002 by Pope John Paul II.

Bore the stigmata for over 50 years

Founded the Home for the Relief of Suffering

Celebrated for reported miraculous healings

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