Pius of Pietrelcina

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

Italian mystic and Catholic priest.

Birth

• Birthdate: May 25, 1887
• Place of birth: Pietrelcina, Benevento, Campania, Italy

Death

• Date: September 30, 1968
• Place: San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Apulia, Italy

Cause of death

Acute heart failure caused by a sudden myocardial infarction.