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-'''Saint Padre Pio''' (born 25 May 1887, died 23 September 1968) was an [[Saints|Italian saint]], [[Priest|priest]], and Franciscan friar, renowned for his stigmata, mystical gifts, and devotion to the [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] faith. Born Francesco Forgione in Pietrelcina, [[Campania]], [[Italy]], he joined the [[Religious order|Capuchin Franciscans]] at 15, taking the name Pio. Ordained in 1910, he bore the stigmata—Christ’s wounds—from 1918 until his death, attracting millions to his Masses and confessions in San Giovanni Rotondo, [[Apulia]]. Despite Vatican scrutiny, his holiness was affirmed, leading to his canonization by Pope John Paul II on 16 June 2002. His relics are venerated at the Sanctuary of Saint Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, and he is honored in the [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions.<ref name="web0">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padre_Pio|title=Padre Pio|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref><ref name="web1">{{cite web|url=https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-pio-of-pietrelcina|title=Saint Pio of Pietrelcina|publisher=FranciscanMedia.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref>
-Saint Padre Pio’s life of suffering, prayer, and charity made him a global symbol of spiritual resilience, often called the “saint of the confessional” for his hours spent absolving sins. His miracles, including bilocation and healing, drew pilgrims, while his founding of the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza hospital reflected his care for the sick. Celebrated on his feast day, 23 September, he is the patron saint of civil defense volunteers, adolescents, and stress relief. His legacy thrives in the [[Diocese|Diocese of Manfredonia-Vieste-San Giovanni Rotondo]], inspiring devotion worldwide through shrines, prayer groups, and media.<ref name="web5">{{cite web|url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12165a.htm|title=Padre Pio|publisher=NewAdvent.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref><ref name="web8">{{cite web|url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=311|title=St. Padre Pio|publisher=Catholic.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref>
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 |SaintName=Saint Padre Pio
 |SaintStage=Saint
-|SaintBirthDate=25 May 1887
+|FeastDay=September 23
+|SaintBirthDate=1887-05-25
 |SaintBirthPlace=Pietrelcina, Campania, Italy
 |SaintBirthCoordinates=41.1997, 14.8458
-|SaintDeathDate=23 September 1968
+|SaintDeathDate=1968-09-23
 |DeathPlace=San Giovanni Rotondo, Apulia, Italy
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 |NotableAddress1=San Giovanni Rotondo, Apulia, Italy
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+|BeatificationDate=1999-05-02
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-|BeatificationDate=2 May 1999
 |Beatifier=Pope John Paul II
 |BeatificationLocation=Saint Peter’s Square, Rome
 |Canonized=Yes
-|CanonizationDate=16 June 2002
+|CanonizationDate=2002-06-16
 |Canonizer=Pope John Paul II
 |CanonizationLocation=Saint Peter’s Square, Rome
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 |SaintMiracle2=Healing of a woman with lung disease in 2000
 |SaintMiracle3=None recorded
-|FeastDay=23 September
 |Profession=Priest, Friar
 |ReligiousAffiliation=Capuchin Franciscans
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 |AdditionalVeneration=Orthodox Church
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+'''Saint Padre Pio''' (born 25 May 1887, died 23 September 1968) was an [[Saints|Italian saint]], [[Priest|priest]], and Franciscan friar, renowned for his stigmata, mystical gifts, and devotion to the [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] faith. Born Francesco Forgione in Pietrelcina, [[Campania]], [[Italy]], he joined the [[Religious order|Capuchin Franciscans]] at 15, taking the name Pio. Ordained in 1910, he bore the stigmata—Christ’s wounds—from 1918 until his death, attracting millions to his Masses and confessions in San Giovanni Rotondo, [[Apulia]]. Despite Vatican scrutiny, his holiness was affirmed, leading to his canonization by Pope John Paul II on 16 June 2002. His relics are venerated at the Sanctuary of Saint Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, and he is honored in the [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions.<ref name="web0">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padre_Pio|title=Padre Pio|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref><ref name="web1">{{cite web|url=https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-pio-of-pietrelcina|title=Saint Pio of Pietrelcina|publisher=FranciscanMedia.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref>
+Saint Padre Pio’s life of suffering, prayer, and charity made him a global symbol of spiritual resilience, often called the “saint of the confessional” for his hours spent absolving sins. His miracles, including bilocation and healing, drew pilgrims, while his founding of the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza hospital reflected his care for the sick. Celebrated on his feast day, 23 September, he is the patron saint of civil defense volunteers, adolescents, and stress relief. His legacy thrives in the [[Diocese|Diocese of Manfredonia-Vieste-San Giovanni Rotondo]], inspiring devotion worldwide through shrines, prayer groups, and media.<ref name="web5">{{cite web|url=https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12165a.htm|title=Padre Pio|publisher=NewAdvent.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref><ref name="web8">{{cite web|url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=311|title=St. Padre Pio|publisher=Catholic.org|accessdate=2025-06-14}}</ref>
 ==Biography==