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October 11, 2014

Padre Pio sculpture calls us to Confession

Sculptor Timothy Schmalz demonstrates the interactive facet of his sculpture of St. Padre Pio.

On a trip to Italy 11 months ago Catholic artist Timothy Schmalz discovered the nation’s love for St. Padre Pio. Creator of the acclaimed Jesus the Homeless sculpture, Schmalz was soon inspired to create a work of art to honour the Italian saint.

Published in Arts News
July 29, 2013

At least 38 pilgrims killed in crash after visiting Padre Pio shrine

A firefighter walks amid the wreckage of a bus that crashed near the town of Avellino in southern Italy July 29. At least 38 people died when the bus filled with pilgrims returning from a Catholic shrine tour plunged off an elevated highway.

VATICAN CITY - At least 38 pilgrims were killed on their way home from the Padre Pio shrine when their bus plunged off an elevated highway.

Published in International