In this film directed by Abel Ferrara, Shia LaBeouf gives viewers a contemporary version of the saint — that is, one who curses a blue streak.

Abel Ferrara’s 'Padre Pio' stars Shia LaBeouf as an Italian friar who rose to prominence at a time when fascist powers began to take over the country.

The heart of St. Padre Pio will be on display in Massachusetts this week, marking the first time the religious relic has ever left its home in Italy.

Shia LaBeouf was so inspired by the subject of his latest film project that it spurred the actor to convert to Catholicism.

Shia LaBeouf-Starrer ‘Padre Pio’ From Abel Ferrara to Open Mammoth Film Festival (Exclusive) The historical drama will get a North American premiere at the northern California festival after a ...

The Mammoth Film Festival is set to open with Shia LeBeouf’s Padre Pio, Abel Ferrara’s historical drama that debuted at Venice. Ferrara’s latest feature has LeBoeuf playing an Italian friar ...

Padre Pio, a monk from the Capuchin order, was said to have had stigmata - wounds like those suffered by Jesus Christ during his crucifixion - on his hands, feet and side. They reputedly bled ...