Padre Pio (2000) CasTaN + ro_sub

Biography | Drama | miracle | stigmata | priesthood | italy | world war two

Storyline

The poor Italian peasant boy Francesco already has visions of Jesus and Mary as a child, but
the Devil visits him too. He, Francesco, is quite certain that he will become a priest. After
entering the Capuchin Order it becomes clear that Padre Pio (his new name) has powers which
can not be explained rationally: he heals the sick, knows the names, problems and future of
complete strangers. His prophesies the then unknown young Karol Wojtyla that he will become
Pope one day. Padre Pio's charity and extatic prayers make an great impression on the people.
In 1918 the Wounds of Christ appear on his hands and feet- Padre Pio carries the stigmata. His
followers multiply, and the cult that grows up arround him makes his holy order and the Vatican
uneasy. Many within the church consider him to be an hysteric or a trickster, since he only
shows his wounds the one time when they first appeared. Padre Pio suffers reprisals, he is no
longer allowed to carry out his role as a priest. The ordinary ... Written by Anonymous

Taglines: The Priest Who Bore the Wounds of Christ

Padre Pio was a great gift from God to the dark 20th century, so much shocked by hatred of
two world wars and atheism. Do see this film and you will look at the world, and especially
at Holy Confession differently! He is also a great example for priests.