padre pio
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, popularly known as Padre Pio, grew up in southern Italy. At the age of 15, he joined the Capuchins and was ordained in 1910. In 1918 he received the stigmata, the markings of the crucified Jesus, which he then bore for the next 50 years.
Capturing Padre Pio
A journalist recalls his interview with this beloved Capuchin Franciscan saint.
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My Visit to Padre Pio’s Tomb
My visit to Padre Pio's tomb deepened my appreciation for his life.
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A Look Back at the Life of Padre Pio
Throughout his life, the boy who became Padre Pio was to bear a huge resemblance to the seraphic saint.
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Lent with the Saints: Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
Padre Pio was spiritual inspiration for the older Italian members of my family. He was for that generation what St. Teresa of Calcutta is to mine.
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The Franciscan Saints: Padre Pio
Capuchin Friar, Mystic (1887–1968) Padre Pio, a Capuchin friar of peasant background, spent virtually his entire life in a monastery in southern Italy. In most respects he was indistinguishable from his fellow friars. But for some mysterious purpose, Padre Pio ...
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