Padre Pio was gifted with the stigmata as well as the ability to read souls and also had the gift of bilocation. He spent his days counseling individuals and also spent many, many hours in the confessional everyday. He worked to obtain medical care for those who had no resources to seek it and was able to construct a modern medical facility and hospital to serve the needy. He devoted his life to prayer, meditation and helping others.
Padre Pio was canonized on June 16, 2002, by Pope John Paul II at Rome, Italy.
Francesco Forgione, Padre Pio, was canonized on June 16, 2002, by Pope John Paul II.
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' means 'father' and 'Pio' means 'devout, or devoted'.
Padre Pio's birth name was Francesco Forgione.