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
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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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