The Life of Saint Padre Pio

23/09/2025 39 min

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Episode Synopsis

Step inside the extraordinary life of Saint Padre Pio — the humble Italian friar who bore the stigmata of Christ for fifty years. From his childhood visions of angels and terrifying battles with demons, to the day he received the visible wounds of the Crucifixion, Padre Pio’s story is unlike any other. Millions traveled to a tiny mountain village to confess their sins to him, many leaving healed, transformed, or convinced they had stood in the presence of the divine.In this gripping, cinematic biography, you’ll hear the full journey: his fragile youth in Pietrelcina, his secret sufferings and mystical encounters as a young Capuchin friar, the shocking moment the stigmata appeared in 1918, the miracles and mysterious bilocations witnessed by soldiers and pilgrims, and his final years marked by both glory and persecution.Discover why Padre Pio remains one of the most beloved and controversial saints of modern times — a man who called himself “only a poor friar who prays,” yet drew millions to Christ.If you’ve ever wondered about the mysteries of sainthood, the reality of miracles, or the cost of carrying Christ’s wounds in the modern world, this episode will leave you stunned, inspired, and forever changed.