Fifty years after his death, Padre Pio continues to be an example of authenticity in action, obedience in faith and sincerity in prayer ... “He reminded me of a grandfather, a grandfather ...

Padre Pio made his response to the family first in the form of the smell of roses and then by words: “Bring your little girl here to me in Italy ... The family’s prayers were answered upon ...

Pope Pius XI ended the ban two years later, and his successor Pius XII encouraged pilgrimages to Padre Pio’s friary. Known for patient suffering, fervent prayer, and compassionate spiritual ...