Pio of Pietrelcina (Italian: Pio da Pietrelcina) O.F.M. Cap. (May 25, 1887 – September 23, 1968) — known as Padre Pio — was a friar, priest, stigmatist, and mystic, now venerated as a saint of the Catholic Church. Born Francesco Forgione, he was given the name of Pius (Italian: Pio) when he joined the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin.
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25 May 1887 Pietrelcina, Italy
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Died |
23 September 1968 (aged 81)
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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