Quote of the day
I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
Padre Pio
Born: May 25, 1887
Died: September 23, 1968 (aged 81)
Bio: Padre Pio, also known as Saint Pio of Pietrelcina was a friar, priest, stigmatist, and mystic, now venerated as a saint of the Catholic Church. Born Francesco Forgione, he was given the name of Pius when he joined the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin.
Known for:
- Padre Pio: Saint
- The Stigmata of Faith: Thoughts of Padre Pio