Pietrelcina - Wikipedia
Pietrelcina (Neapolitan: Pretapucìna) is a town and comune (municipality) in the province of Benevento in the Campania region of southern Italy. It is the birthplace of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.
Padre Pio - Wikipedia
Pio of Pietrelcina (born Francesco Forgione; 25 May 1887 – 23 September 1968), widely known as Padre Pio (Italian for 'Father Pius'), was an Italian Capuchin friar, priest, stigmatist, and mystic. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church , celebrated on 23 September.
The Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina
Located in San Giovanni Rotondo, in the province of Foggia, Italy, the Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina is a profound spiritual haven, welcoming pilgrims from around the world. This sacred site houses the precious relics of Saint Pio, offering a space for prayer, reflection, and connection.
Pietrelcina, Italy: Birthplace of Saint Padre Pio
2017年12月29日 · Pietrelcina is about 110 miles west of Padre Pio’s shrine at San Giovanni Rotondo, so it can make a good stop on the way to–or from–Rome. There are trains from Rome to nearby Benevento, about 8 miles away, but no service from …
Padre Pio: 13 facts about the saint to know and share
2024年9月23日 · One of the most popular Catholic saints of the 20th century, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, commonly known as Padre Pio, was a Capuchin Franciscan friar, priest, and mystic.
Why should you come to Pietrelcina? • Visit Pietrelcina
If you have heard of Pietrelcina you probably already know how famous it is. It is the town that gave its name to St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, and is visited by many pilgrims. What you may not know is that it is full of the most amazing peace and tranquility and is still a ... Read more
The Life of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina: The History of a Saint
Padre Pio was born on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, a small town in southern Italy. He was a priest of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. The life of Padre Pio is an extraordinary story of faith, love, and devotion to others.