John Paul II’s prayer to St. Padre Pio

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Philip Kosloski - published on 06/27/21

St. John Paul II sought the intercession of Padre Pio with this prayer he recited at his canonization.

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When St. John Paul II canonized Padre Pio in 2002, he ended his homily with a special prayer asking his intercession.

It is a beautiful prayer, one that asks for St. Pio's help in our time of trial.

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