This timeless biography of the “Living Crucifix” St. Pio of Pietrelcina (better known as Padre Pio) was begun while the Spiritual Father of the Blue Army was still alive. Fr. Pascal Parente uses his deep theological training and personal insight to explain Padre Pio’s profound spiritual gifts. His life and words are brought to vivid reality on the page, and the biography is illustrated with many photographs capturing the piety and humble sanctity of St. Pio as he followed in the footsteps of his great patron, St. Francis.