St. Pio of Pietrelcina
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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
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
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
Padre Pio was canonized on this day 20 years ago
An anniversary Mass was celebrated at San Giovanni Rotondo. Read more
Catholic group denied permit for St. Pio chapel sues Michigan town
A Catholic organization is suing a Michigan township after it was denied permission to build a chapel and prayer trail... Read more
The hospital on a hill: Padre Pio's earthly work
On a hill overlooking the quiet, southern Italian town of San Giovanni Rotondo sits a state-of-the-art private hospital and research... Read more
Two new day-trips in Italy added to Pope’s schedule
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has added two day-trips in Italy to his schedule for spring 2018, including... Read more
