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Francesco Forgione

Acting
81 years oldItaly

Biography

Francesco Forgione, OFMCap, better known as Padre Pio and as Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, was an Italian Franciscan Capuchin friar, priest, stigmatist, and mystic. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, celebrated on 23 September.

Personal Details

Born
May 25, 1887 - September 23, 1968 (age 81)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Italy
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

Padre Pio
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina
Pio da Pietrelcina