“My real mission will begin after my death.” These words of Padre Pio (1887-1968) proved prophetic in the years after his death. Today, he is one of the most beloved of Catholic saints. Padre Pio: A Personal Portrait is a classic introduction to one of the most intriguing saints of the twentieth century. Written by a fellow Capuchin and friend, this biography brings the words and works of this beloved confessor, stigmatic, and friar to a new audience eager to learn of his mysticism and miracles.