About
Born Francesco Forgione he was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Before Fame
He claimed that he experienced heavenly visions and ecstasies as a child.
Trivia
He was famous for bearing the stigmata, which he claimed he received from Jesus. He went to Poland and was an archbishop.
Family Life
His parents were peasant farmers.
Associated With
He was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2002.
