Pio, Padre b. May 25, 1887 d. September 23, 1968 Roman Catholic Cleric, Religious Leader. The Stigmata Saint, 20th century's most remarkable Capuchin monk - Francesco Forgione was born into a simple farming family. He was a sickly child, a condition that followed him to adulthood. Invested with the habit of a Capuchin monk in 1907 and taking the name Pio of Pietralcina ( a Franciscan order known for vows of poverty) Pio went on to be ordained a priest in 1910. Upon discharge from the Italian army in 1916, due to bad health, he was made...[Read More] (Bio by: Paul S.) Padre Pio Shrine, San Giovanni Rotondo, Provincia di Foggia, Puglia, Italy
b. May 25, 1887 d. September 23, 1968