Vatican elevates Batangas St. Padre Pio shrine to international status

The Vatican has elevated the National Shrine and Parish of St. Padre Pio in Batangas province to international shrine status, according to a decree issued by the Holy See. The Dicastery for Evangelization issued the decree on May 25, 2026, the 139th birth anniversary of St. Padre Pio. The parish in Sto. Tomas town made […] The post Vatican elevates Batangas St. Padre Pio shrine to international status appeared first on Interaksyon.