Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza (Home for Relief of the Suffering) is a private hospital in San Giovanni Rotondo

San Giovanni Rotondo

San Giovanni Rotondo is the name of a city and comune in the province of Foggia, Puglia region, southern Italy. As of 2006 it had a population of 26,442....

, founded by Saint Pio of Pietrelcina

Pio of Pietrelcina

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina was a Capuchin priest from Italy who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. He was born Francesco Forgione, and given the name Pio when he joined the Capuchins; he was popularly known as Padre Pio after his ordination to the priesthood. He became famous for his ...

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Inaugurated May 5, 1956, the hospital has adopted modern technologies and is considered one of the most efficient hospitals in Italy

Italy

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 and Europe

Europe

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. It is known for its exceptional hygiene. The building is situated in the highest part of the city.

External links

Home for Relief of the Suffering (Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza)