Padre Pio
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Padre Pio has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Russell Brand (Jan 2026). Mentioned as the subject of a film Joe watched (partly) and as a catalyst for the referenced actor's conversion; used to frame discussion of Catholic faith and devotion.
Pio of Pietrelcina, widely known as Padre Pio was an Italian friar of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, priest, stigmatist and mystic. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, and his feast day is celebrated on 23 September.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Russell Brand |
| Role | Catholic priest and Capuchin friar; canonized saint |
| Affiliation | Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (Capuchins); Roman Catholic Church |
Who talks about Padre Pio on podcasts?
Padre Pio came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Russell Brand.