The following is a rare recording of Francesco Forgione, or Padre Pio, a Capuchin priest from Italy and one of the world's most popular saints.  There are more than 3,000 "Padre Pio Prayer Groups" worldwide, with over three million members.

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St. Pio of Pietrelcina (May 25, 1887 – September 23, 1968), also known as Saint Padre Pio, or simply Padre Pio, was a Capuchin priest from Italy who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pio when he joined the Capuchins; he was popularly known as Padre Pio after his ordination to the priesthood. He became famous for his stigmata.