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Who founded the'Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza'?

  • Pope John Paul II

  • The Vatican

  • The local community

  • Padre Pio

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Padre Pio was an Italian priest who was renowned for his piety, stigmata, and miracles. He founded the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza (House of Relief for Suffering) in 1956. The hospital is located in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy and is dedicated to providing care for the sick and dying.
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