Padre Pio's Saintly Return

A silicon hand-painted bearded mask of the face of Padre Pio, an Italian saint, is seen on his body
Gregorio Borgia / AP

Technology Plays a Part
A silicon hand-painted mask was placed on Padre Pio's body. The saint's intricate stole was made by a company from Treviso that also makes special ceremonial garments for Pope Benedict XVI.

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