00:00Born Francesco Forgione in 1887 in the small Italian village of Pietrelcina,
00:06The future Padre Pio entered the Capuchin friars at only 15 years old.
00:11Very quickly, his life was marked by intense spiritual phenomena,
00:16visions and struggles against evil.
00:19In 1918, his life took a decisive turn.
00:24Her hands, feet, and side now bear the visible marks.
00:28of Christ's passion, the stigmata.
00:32A mysterious phenomenon that makes him an object of fascination,
00:36but also suspicion from the Church and the public.
00:40For 50 years, his wounds would bleed, causing constant pain.
00:46but which he offers with unwavering faith.
00:49Padre Pio is not only a bearer of stigmata,
00:52He is an extraordinary priest, known for his gift of bilocation.
00:56his ability to read souls during confession and his prophecies.
01:02Pilgrims from all over the world flock to San Giovanni Rotondo to meet him.
01:07He spends endless hours in the confessional.
01:10offering demanding spiritual guidance,
01:13but imbued with a profound mercy.
01:16His message is simple,
01:18Prayer, penance and love of the Eucharist.
01:21He urges everyone to draw closer to God and to live a life of holiness.
01:28Among his concrete achievements,
01:30The most iconic is the Casa Solievo della Soferenza.
01:35the home for the relief of suffering.
01:38A modern, state-of-the-art hospital that he envisioned and built with donations,
01:43opened in 1956.
01:45For him, healing bodies was as important as healing souls.
01:51He also inspired the creation of thousands of prayer groups.
01:55scattered throughout the world,
01:57who continue to meet in his name.
02:00Padre Pio died in 1968.
02:04her stigmata disappeared just before her death.
02:07His canonization by John Paul II in 2002 confirmed his sanctity.
02:13Today, he remains an iconic figure of the Catholic faith.
02:17He is remembered for his absolute devotion to Christ.
02:21his patience in the face of suffering and persecution,
02:24and his immense charity towards everyone.
02:28His life reminds us of the power of prayer.
02:31the value of sacrifice and the infinite love of God,
02:34capable of manifesting itself in ways that are sometimes very mysterious.
02:39It is celebrated on September 23rd.
02:42It is celebrated on September 23rd.
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