A Word about the Rare Booklet Signed by Padre Pio Featured Above:
A Booklet about St. Padre Pio signed by him. It was written during his lifetime and is signed on the title page Padre Pio. It is undated.
Padre Pio who lived from 1887 to 1968 was a stigmatist for fifty years. A stigmatist bears the wounds of Christ in his body. He was recognized world wide for his sanctity.
An autograph of his is rare and invaluable because he is so popular in Italy even though he died such a short time ago.
Pope John Paul II canonized him June 16th, 2002. —Father Richard Kunst
