On the centenary of the birth of Padre Pio a pilgrimage was held at Holycross Abbey near Thurles, County Tipperary, which was attended by 20,000 devotees.
Report shows archive photographs and footage of Padre Pio.
Crowds outside the Holycross Abbey. Archbishop of Cashel Doctor Morris and Senator Des Hanafin and his wife Mona who organised pilgrimage.
Papal Nuncio Doctor Alibrandi blesses the statue of 'Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted’ which is the work of Dublin sculptor Cathy Goodhew.
People touching statue of Padre Pio.
The reporter is Kieron Wood.
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