Padre Pio's path to the priesthood was not easy - Pio had to overcome many challenges before he was ordained

The first Catholic priest to receive the stigmata was born on the 25 th of May, 1887 and named ‘Francesco’.  He was the son of Grazio and G...

There is no real comparison between Padre Pio and John Corapi, but many contrasts

Pope John Paul II conferred Holy Orders on John Corapi in June 1991. Formerly known as ‘Fr Corapi’, he is now simply ‘John Corapi’, because...

Padre Pio is canonised a saint, nine years ago this month

From the Homily of John Paul II on the occasion of the canonisation of Padre Pio: 1. "For my yoke is easy and my burden light"...

The steps taken in canonising Padre Pio

God thus showed the Church his desire to glorify on earth his faithful servant. In a short time the Capuchin Order took the steps prescrib...