THE STIGMATA OF SAINT PADRE PIO #catholicfaith #padrepio#stigmata #faith jesuslovesyou #prayer

Mercy Divine | Catholic Music & Ministry on Instagram: "~ 13 facts about St. Pio’s life and faith ~ 1. Padre Pio was only 5 years old when he expressed a strong desire to serve God. Born Francesco Forgione on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy, he served as an altar boy at his local parish. At the early age of 5, he consecrated himself to Jesus. By the age of 10, his family looked to see how he could become a Capuchin friar. 2. Padre Pio was only 15 when he entered the Capuchin Friars Minor as