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Before his death in 1968, Padre Pio was known throughout the world as a very holy man — many even called him a living saint. This humble Italian priest who bore the wounds of Christ received thousands of letters and visitors each year, seeking his spiritual counsel, healing, and prayer. Padre Pio’s intense spirituality and holiness remain legendary and life-changing.

This is the comprehensive life story of the priest who became world famous for his stigmata, miracles, and supernatural insights. Read in detail about the many miracles of Padre Pio, and discover how knowing this powerful saint can change your life, too.

By far the best biography of Padre Pio ever written — revised and expanded with more details and sixteen pages of photos.

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, pray for us.

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Padre Pio The True Story C Bernard Ruffin

The life of a remarkable man, put into sharper perspective by newly available materials

Padre Pio: The True Story was first published in 1982 and revised in 1991. Now, after Padre Pio’s beatification and canonization and the availability of a vast amount of information that was not available before, this newly revised and updated edition brings the life of Padre Pio into sharper focus.

It is my hope that, through an accurate and objective account of Padre Pio’s life, there will be some who see evidence that the idea of a loving God who has broken into time and space is worth intelligent consideration. For those who do not, it should nevertheless prove a fascinating story and food for reflection.

Padre Pio The True Story C Bernard Ruffin

A very holy man, a living saint

St. Pio of Pietrelcina

Before his death in 1968, Padre Pio was known throughout the world as a very holy man — many even called him a living saint. His intense spirituality and holiness remain legendary and life-changing.

The comprehensive story

This humble Italian priest became world famous for his stigmata, miracles, and supernatural insights. Read in detail about the many miraculous events of Padre Pio’s life. Discover how knowing this powerful saint can change your life.

About the author

C. Bernard Ruffin was an American nonfiction writer, theologian, and teacher. He earned a degree in history from Bowdoin College and an M.Div. from Yale. He authored several books on Christian history and genealogy.

In this revised and expanded 3rd edition, you’ll find: The full biography of Padre Pio Newly updated with more details 16 pages of photos

Padre Pio The True Story C Bernard Ruffin

Padre Pio’s life had an impact — and an overwhelmingly positive one — on millions of people, both during his lifetime and afterward.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Our Sunday Visitor
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 21, 2018
Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd ed.
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 507 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1612788823
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1612788821
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches

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Customers find this biography of Padre Pio well-written and easy to read, with one customer noting it’s written in a biographic format. The book provides a powerful and inspirational account of the saint’s life, with one review highlighting its detailed portrayal of his suffering. Customers appreciate the story’s authenticity, with one mentioning it relates stories of small miracles, and another noting it’s suitable for people of all religions.

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