Who canonized Padre Pio?
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Francis
Pope John XXIII
Pope John Paul II
Answer
Pope John Paul II canonized Padre Pio on June 30, 2002. Padre Pio was a Capuchin friar who was known for his stigmata, the appearance of the wounds of Christ on his own body. He was also a mystic and a healer. His canonization was controversial, as some people believed that he was not a saint.
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