The Miracles of Padre Pio That Stunned the World In today’s Homily Highlight, Fr. Chris Alar shares some of the extraordinary miracles worked through St. Padre Pio, reminding us of the power of God made visible through His saints. This humble friar was given astonishing spiritual gifts—not for his own glory, but to draw souls to Christ. Among the many miracles attributed to him is the healing of a woman born without pupils. Science could not explain it, yet after Padre Pio’s intercession, she co

On March 17, 2018, Pope Francis visited Pietrelcina and San Giovanni Rotondo in southern Italy and prayed at the tomb of Saint Padre Pio. His visit marked the 100th anniversary of Padre Pio receiving the visible stigmata and the 50th anniversary of his death. | Catholic News Agency