Francesco Forgione, later known as Padre Pio, (May 25, 1887 - September 23, 1968), canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002 as Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, was an Italian Roman Catholic Capuchin priest who was given the name Pio when he joined the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. He became popularly known as Padre Pio after his ordination to the priesthood. He became famous for his gift for reading consciences while hearing confessions, and for his stigmata.
From 1916 to his death, he remained in the monastery of San Giovanni Rotondo. Like the Apostle Paul, Padre Pio of Pietrelcina placed at the center of his life and apostolic work the Cross of his Lord as his strength, his wisdom and his glory. Inflamed by love of Jesus Christ, he became like Him in the sacrifice of himself for the salvation of the world. And the treasures of grace which God had granted him so lavishly and unceasingly he passed on through his ministry, serving the men and women who came to him in ever greater numbers, and bringing to birth an immense host of spiritual sons and daughters.
This book will enlighten you about the amazing life, sufferings, accomplishments and miracles of this unique friar, priest, stigmatic and mystic. You will learn everything you need to know about St. Pio of Pietrelcina. In addition, You will find a special consecration to the Archangel St. Michael at the end of this book for your protection and for the protection of your loved ones. This book is definitely a must read by all Christians & devotees of Saint Padre Pio as well as other readers interested in the life of an extraordinary man.