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In photos: 'Italy Padre Pio'

By M&C News Apr 24, 2008, 16:57 GMT

Saint Padre Pio is displayed in the Madonna delle Grazie Church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pios exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide.  EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Saint Padre Pio is displayed in the Madonna delle Grazie Church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pio's exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Saint Padre Pio is displayed in the Madonna delle Grazie Church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pios exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide.  EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Saint Padre Pio is displayed in the Madonna delle Grazie Church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pio's exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

A faithfull looks on in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pios exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide.  EPA/FRANCO CAUTILLO

A faithfull looks on in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pio's exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide. EPA/FRANCO CAUTILLO

A faithful shows a portrait of Saint Padre Pio while standing next to a nun in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pios exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide.  EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

A faithful shows a portrait of Saint Padre Pio while standing next to a nun in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pio's exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

A faithfull shows a portrait of Saint Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pios exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide.  EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

A faithfull shows a portrait of Saint Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pio's exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Saint Padre Pio is displayed in the Madonna delle Grazie Church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pios exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide.  EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Saint Padre Pio is displayed in the Madonna delle Grazie Church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pio's exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Saint Padre Pio is displayed in the Madonna delle Grazie Church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pios exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide.  EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Saint Padre Pio is displayed in the Madonna delle Grazie Church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pio's exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Faithful wait to have a look at the corpse of saint Padre Pio in the Madonna delle Grazie Church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pios exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide.  EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO  EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Faithful wait to have a look at the corpse of saint Padre Pio in the Madonna delle Grazie Church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged 24 April in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pio's exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Faithfull wait to watch the corpse of Saint Padre Pio in the Madonna delle Grazie Church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pios exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide.  EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Faithfull wait to watch the corpse of Saint Padre Pio in the Madonna delle Grazie Church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia province, Italy, 24 April 2008. Tens of thousands of pilgrims converged in the southern Italian village to witness the first public display of Padre Pio's exhumed remains. Pio who died 40 years ago and is famous for his stigmata (wounds on his hands and feet corresponding to those of the crucified Christ) continues to be widely venerated by many Catholics worldwide. EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO



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Pat NesApr 25th, 2008 - 01:54:48

Thank You, Jesus for St. Pio. We all need to follow Padre in the way that he followed Jesus. Miracles happen everyday. We just need the faith to believe. Just another example of what the dear Lord can do, if we put ourselves in His hands, doing His Will and not what we selfishly want to do. God bless.

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Susan Wasike, NairobiApr 25th, 2008 - 05:46:22

Surely, Padre Pio was a man of God. It is a wakeup call for all of us who call ourselves christians. God surely lives and all we need is to trust in Him and our needs will be met.

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Agatha Kai-KaiApr 25th, 2008 - 08:36:45

We thank Jesus through the intercession of Padre Pio for delivery from injustice and a very shameful situation.Dear St Pio pray for me and my family that God continues to protect us from the will and actions of our enemies and the strong that oppress the weak and powerless. In God's power we rest. Amen. Scotland

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ChrissyApr 25th, 2008 - 15:59:23

Thanks for all you do Pa-pa-pa Pio!!!

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ЮрійApr 29th, 2008 - 07:00:40

Слава!Слава! 057;лава! Тобі Господи у святих Твоїх!
Христос Воскрес!
Воістину Воскрес!
Grazia, DIO!
Grazia,padre PIO!

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sandyMay 3rd, 2008 - 10:15:37

thank you my saint pio, please send your angels to protect my family, love you sandy

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RAYMOND CHIHANE & FAMILLE LIBANMay 3rd, 2008 - 18:57:38

CARO JESUS GRAZZIE PER QUEL BELLO DONO CHE CI PENSSATO A DARE A QUESTO MONDO PIENO DI MALE, LEI SEI STATO CRUCIFICATO PER IL BUONO DEL MONDO TUTTI E TI HANNO DIMENTICATO PROPRIO ,PREGO CHE LA FACCENDA DI PADRE PIO DARA LA PACE A TUTTI GLI UOMINI CHE NON CREDONO A LEI E QUELLO CHE PUOI FARE.CARO PADRE PIO TI PREGO DI NON LACCIARE MAI IL NOSTRO MONDO CHE HA BISOGNO DI LEI E DEL TUO AIUTO ,SPERO DI POTERE ANDARE CON MIA FAMILIA A VEDERTI DI VICCINO TI ADORO GUARDA ME SEMPRE IL TUO FIGLIO RAYMOND

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Dr.Felician Kithsiri JayasuriyaMay 11th, 2008 - 16:53:14

O holy Saint thank you for your suffering for us sinners on this earth. Pray for us in Heaven and interrcede for us. Amen

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John T. PsarasJun 8th, 2008 - 00:13:01

Thank you Lord and Merciful Master for St. Pio. May he continue to pray and intercede for us from your Heavenly Court at your Altar of Glory. May he along with our Seraphic Holy Father St. Francis, St. Clare, St. Anthony of Padua, and St. Bonaventure along with all of the Saints from the Franciscan family continue their work of leading us to live the Gospel Life through perfect Humility, Simplicity, and Detachment. May we all, through Poverty, Obedience, and Chastity work to bring life to the Gospel and the Gospel to life. Te amo mio frato,Pio. Pax Christi Tibi.

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Devika Fonseka/Oct 1st, 2008 - 05:09:33

Thanks you Padre Pio for your intercession in the wonderful miracles that happened to my family after visiting Lourdes & your shrine in 2002. Joshua Pio was born in 2003 and the little miracle is 5 years old now.

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Devika FonsekaOct 1st, 2008 - 05:11:04

Thanks you Padre Pio for your intercession in the wonderful miracles that happened to my family after visiting Lourdes & your shrine in 2002. Joshua Pio was born in 2003 and the little miracle is 5 years old now.

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PFNov 12th, 2008 - 04:45:25

Dear Father Pio, God Be Praised for every moment you are praying for us,or visit us, or touch us. Guide me always with your love, teach me how to love, and how to live.
Thank You Dear Father Pio.

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MariaMay 26th, 2009 - 17:34:04

Father Pio, please pray to the Lord Jesus and the Mother Mary for me. They know what's in my heart. Please help me.

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joselyneJul 21st, 2009 - 03:57:17

Gracias PADRE PIO,tu nuncas me fallas y gracias a mi DIOS y al ESPIRITU SANTO.bendito eres, tu fiel devota.

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