Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

The Sanctuary of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (sometimes referred to as "Padre Pio Pilgrimage Church") is a Catholic shrine in San Giovanni Rotondo, Province of Foggia, Italy, owned by the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. Its surface area is 6,000 square meters. Built in devotion to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, it can accommodate 6,500 people seated at worship, with standing room for 30,000 people outside. The Genoan architect Renzo Piano designed the church. It is located in front of Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza ("Home for Relief of the Suffering"), a large Italian hospital and research center, founded by Padre Pio.