Pope prays at tomb of Padre Pio

Benedict XVI visited the tomb of one of the most famous saints of the 20th century, Padre Pio. The pope prayed before the saints remains and before the relic of his heart. He also visited cell number one of the capuchin friary where the saint died in 1968. It all took place during a one day visit to San Giovanni Rotondo, Padre Pios hometown. Benedict celebrated Mass there for 50,000 people. The pope said Padre Pio understood perfectly the meaning of suffering because he was a person of profound faith. Thats why he warned the devout and the saints followers that they will not live authentic charity if they are not also people of intense prayer. Benedict XVI (original Italian) Padre Pio had to fight, above all, not against territorial enemies, but against the spirit of evil. The biggest tempests that threatened him were assaults from the devil, and he defended himself with the armor of God and the shield of faith. After leading the Angelus prayer following the Mass, the pope called on the international community to not overlook the plight of refugees. World Refugee Day is marked each year at this time. Benedict XVI (original Italian) So many people seek refuge in other places, fleeing situations of war, persecution and calamity. Although its very difficult, its a duty to help them. Here in this place where everything speaks of the life of St. Padre Pio, the pope described the saint as a model for the Year for Priests. He was a great witness to the importance of prayer, closeness to people and generosity, and he was famous for spending most of his day hearing confessions. . --------------------- Suscríbete al canal: http://smarturl.it/RomeReports Visita nuestra web: http://www.romereports.com/ ROME REPORTS, www.romereports.com, is an independent international TV News Agency based in Rome covering the activity of the Pope, the life of the Vatican and current social, cultural and religious debates. Reporting on the Catholic Church requires proximity to the source, in-depth knowledge of the Institution, and a high standard of creativity and technical excellence. As few broadcasters have a permanent correspondent in Rome, ROME REPORTS is geared to inform the public and meet the needs of television broadcasting companies around the world through daily news packages, weekly newsprograms and documentaries. --------------------- Follow us... Our WEB http://www.romereports.com/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/RomeReportsENG TWITTER https://twitter.com/romereports PINTEREST http://www.pinterest.com/romereports/ INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/romereports