Pope Benedict XVI (L) receives a gift during his meeting with priests, religious and youth, at Renzo Piano church dedicated to Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, in southern Italy in the Apulia region, on June 21, 2009. Born Francisco Forgione, at age 23 the friar was said to have permanent sores on his hands similar to the stigmata, or the wounds of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, according to Christian belief. Padre Pio has become a cult figure for millions around the world and the subject of controversy in Italy. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

Pope Benedict XVI (L) receives a gift during his meeting with priests, religious and youth, at Renzo Piano church dedicated to Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, in southern Italy in the Apulia region, on June 21, 2009. Born Francisco Forgione, at age 23 the friar was said to have permanent sores on his hands similar to the stigmata, or the wounds of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, according to Christian belief. Padre Pio has become a cult figure for millions around the world and the subject of controversy in Italy.

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