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23Sep

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina | Franciscan Media

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-pio-of-pietrelcina/


Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, popularly known as Padre Pio, grew up in southern Italy. At the age of 15, he joined the Capuchins and was ordained in 1910. In 1918 he received the stigmata, the markings of the crucified Jesus, which he then bore for the next 50 years.

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