‘I fell in love with Christ’ to portray Padre Pio, says American star

‘I fell in love with Christ’ to portray Padre Pio, says American star Shia LaBeouf stars in the new drama Padre Pio, which premiered at last year’s Venice Film Festival and will be released in US theatres and on demand, June 2. Photo: OSV News/Gravitas Ventures.

Gina Christian A film making its US and streaming debut recounts the life of a beloved 20th-century saint – and the movie’s star told OSV News he “fell in love with Christ” to prepare for the part. Actor Shia LaBeouf portrays St Pio of Pietrelcina in the new drama Padre Pio, which premiered at last…

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