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St. Pio of Pietrelcina.

Padre Pio spoke languages ​​he didn’t know: the gift of xenoglossia

Sep 23, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Various historical testimonies document that the beloved St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is celebrated Sept. 23, had the... Read more

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