Padre Pio With Crucifix

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Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

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Description Father Pio, 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 memorial on 23 September, the anniversary of his death. Wikipedia

Born: May 25, 1887, Pietrelcina

Death: September 23, 1968, San Giovanni Rotondo

Patron of: Civil protection volunteers, Catholic teenagers

Venerated by: Catholic Church

Burial: September 26, 1968, Conventual Church of the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie - San Giovanni Rotondo (fg), San Giovanni Rotondo