Padre Pio
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How an extraordinary healing led to the creation of The National Centre for Padre Pio
The intercession of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is celebrated Sept. 23, has been the source of many... Read more
New ‘Padre Pio’ film is a human look at the famous saint, filmmakers say
Actor Shia LaBeouf says he leaned on the saint’s famous motto anytime things were difficult while making the film: Pray,... Read more
Shia LaBeouf stars in ‘Padre Pio’ film to be released June 2
The actor Shia LaBeouf, who plays the role of Padre Pio, spent four months living with Capuchin friars while preparing... Read more
Padre Pio sculptor’s work to be blessed on saint’s feast day: ‘I have to honor him’
Catholic artist Timothy P. Schmalz calls Padre Pio his favorite saint. And so, when he learned that four of his... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley: ‘Padre Pio shows us the power of the cross’
The archbishop of Boston celebrated Mass on Sept. 23 in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, in the Church of Saint Pio... Read more
From porn to ‘Padre Pio’: Meet the director who felt drawn to tell the saint’s story
Abel Ferrara began his movie-making career directing pornogaphy. Now he’s making a movie about Padre Pio. Read more
Shia LaBeouf embraces the Catholic faith: Here's what we know
To better understand the steps necessary to enter the Catholic Church and the actor's spiritual journey, CNA spoke to a... Read more
Padre Pio was canonized on this day 20 years ago
An anniversary Mass was celebrated at San Giovanni Rotondo. Read more
Padre Pio's relics coming to national shrine in DC
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina never visited the United States during his time on earth, but now his relics — which... Read more
Father John Paul Mary: Overcoming an irrational fear of St Padre Pio
Early in his priesthood, Father John Paul Mary Zeller, MFVA, employee chaplain of EWTN, had an ‘irrational fear’ of Saint... Read more
Beatification cause opened for spiritual son of Padre Pio
An Italian archbishop has opened the cause for beatification of a Capuchin friar and spiritual son of St. Padre Pio. Read more
Young man healed by Padre Pio recounts story of miraculous cure
Matteo Pio Colella was just 7 years old when he contracted a deadly disease. Doctors believed there was no hope... Read more
Prayer is about being with God, not stress relief, Francis says
On Saturday Pope Francis asked Catholics if they try to pray as Jesus did – out of love for God... Read more
Pope Francis in Pietrelcina: Padre Pio loved Mother Church
Speaking Saturday in Pietrelcina, the town where St. Padre Pio was born, Pope Francis encouraged devotion to Holy Mother Church,... Read more
Pope Francis to visit towns where Padre Pio lived and died
On Saturday, Pope Francis will make a short trip to the Italian towns of Pietrelcina and San Giovanni Rotondo, the... Read more
Religious sister who worked with Padre Pio dies at 101
Sister Consolata di Santo, one of the first religious sisters to work in the hospital developed by St. Padre Pio,... Read more
St. Padre Pio's relics are touring the US!
Relics of St. Padre Pio will soon be touring the United States, with stops at a number of dioceses during... Read more
The modern – and little known – miracles of Padre Pio
Known around the globe as simply “Padre Pio,” Saint Pio of Pietrelcina has been called one of the “most active”... Read more
The heart of Padre Pio is coming to Boston. Yes, really.
The Capuchin keepers of the relics of the late mystic Padre Pio are sending the saint’s heart to Boston for... Read more
Padre Pio inspires help for homeless veterans in Maryland
St. Padre Pio’s spiritual life inspired many veterans of the Second World War – and now, his example has helped... Read more
