Pope John Paul II had a particularly profound admiration for him, describing Padre Pio as “a man of prayer and suffering,” and highlighting his role in the Church as a spiritual guide.

Padre Pio is known for his deep wisdom about prayer and peace, his stigmata, miraculous reports of his bilocation, being physically attacked by the devil, and mastering the spiritual life.

What struck me most about Brother Pio was his love of prayer.” On August 10, 1910, at the age of twenty-three Padre Pio was ordained to the priesthood. When he celebrated Mass, he would take ...

A habit worn by St. Pio of Pietrelcina and other rare relics are coming to the U.S., brought by Capuchin friars from the very monastery that was home to the beloved saint known as Padre ...

Praying with life size statue of St. Pio.Veneration of the relics of Padre Pio, who was made a saint 20 years ago, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, in Newark, N.J. September ...

At the end of the film, Padre Pio receives the stigmata while in prayer. “It’s easy to think that because he was holy, that he received the stigma automatically. No,” Rodriguez said.

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, an Italian Franciscan Capuchin ... People who came to view, touch and pray at the relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic ...

Because he endured ill health for much of his life, Catholics who are suffering pray to Padre Pio. He’s also the the patron saint for Civil Defense volunteers, adolescents, people who are ...

A blessing of prayer booklets and holy cards were distributed by the above-mentioned clergy and Rev. Tom blessed each guest individually with a relic of Padre Pio. The Staaten’s four TV screens ...

With a new movie in theaters, starring Shia LaBeouf, many people are looking into the life and legacy of the Catholic priest and saint known as Padre Pio. LaBeouf himself has been so inspired ...