Catholic Outlook Magazine | September Edition | Season of Creation | 2023 Issue
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Watch<br />
Padre Pio, Rated R<br />
In a world dominated by secular stories, it is<br />
refreshing to see a <strong>Catholic</strong> story debuted at the<br />
Venice Film Festival in 2022. This movie brings to<br />
life the extraordinary journey <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the most<br />
beloved saints in modern history, Saint Padre Pio<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pietrelcina – the Italian priest who received the<br />
stigmata - as well as featuring the harshness <strong>of</strong> life in<br />
a small village after WWII.<br />
The 2022 Italian-German biographical film is<br />
directed by Abel Ferrara. It stars Hollywood actor<br />
Shia LaBeouf as Padre Pio. As a result <strong>of</strong> his role in<br />
this movie and his spiritual experiences, LaBeouf<br />
converted to <strong>Catholic</strong>ism.<br />
The movie is R-rated as it features many <strong>of</strong><br />
the struggles that Padre Pio had to go through<br />
to become a saint. It is not suitable for young<br />
audiences, and it is suggested that you read up on<br />
the life <strong>of</strong> Padre Pio before watching the movie.<br />
Whilst there have been critics <strong>of</strong> the movie, it is one to<br />
watch for LaBeouf’s reverence and love for the faith and<br />
to see how this process ignited his path to conversion.<br />
Look for Padre Pio on Amazon Prime.<br />
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