PIO OF PIETRELCINA: (1887-1968) Italian Priest & Mystic, famous for bearing the stigmata for most of his life, causing much controversy. Padre Pio was canonized in 2002. A very rare signed and inscribed 12mo colour printed prayer, in Italian, bearing the printed title "Orazione alla Madonna delle Grazie", and featuring a colour image of Maria Madre di Grazie to the recto. Signed (`P. Pio´) in ink at the base of the verso beneath the printed text, also adding above the name of the person he addressed it to. Some light overall age wear, G