Padre Pio

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Padre Pio, formerly Francesco Forgione, was an Italian presbyter of the Order of Capuchin friars minor; the Catholic Church venerates him as a saint and celebrates his liturgical memory on 23 September, the anniversary of his death. Wikipedia

Born: May 25, 1887, Pietrelcina

Death: September 23, 1968, San Giovanni Rotondo

Full name: Francesco Forgione

Patron of: Civil protection volunteers, Catholic teenagers

Venerated by: Catholic Church

Brothers: Pellegrina Forgione, Michele Forgione, Felicita Forgione, Grazia Forgione, Amalia Forgione, Francesco Forgione