Pio Of Pietrelcina

Religious Leader

Birthday May 25, 1887

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Italy

DEATH DATE Sep 23, 1968 (81)

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About

Born Francesco Forgione he was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. 

Before Fame

He claimed that he experienced heavenly visions and ecstasies as a child. 

Trivia

He was famous for bearing the stigmata, which he claimed he received from Jesus. He went to Poland and was an archbishop.

Family Life

His parents were peasant farmers.

Associated With

He was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002.