Padre Pio chose to serve others as a calling from God. He wanted to help save souls from despair. He worked for the conversion of sinners, often taking severe penances upon himself in their behalf.
No, Padre Pio was a priest.
The cast of Padre Pio - 2006 includes: Stefano Crescentini as Padre Pio - boy Sergio Di Stefano as Padre Pio Gabriele Patriarca as Padre Pio - child Dario Penne as Prefetto
Padre Pio was a Capuchin friar.
September 23 is the feast of Padre Pio.
Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887.
Padre Pio is not currently a patron saint.
St Padre Pio was born in Pietrelcina, Italy.
Padre Pio displayed selflessness, empathy, and faithfulness
Padre Pio's birth name was Francesco Forgione.
'Padre' means 'father' and 'Pio' means 'devout, or devoted'.
Padre Pio was a priest and was never married nor did he father any children.
Padre Pio is a saint. Proteggimi is the Italian imparitive form of the verb, it means "protect me." it is probably found on a precious religious metal that is asking Padre Pio to protect the wearer. :)