A portrait of Padre Pio is seen in the crowd as faithfull gather in St Peter's square before the arrival of Pope Francis for an audience to the Padre Pio Prayer Groups, on February 6, 2016 in Vatican. Pio was revered during his lifetime (1887-1968) and his popularity has continued to grow since his death, particularly in Italy, where mini-statues and pictures of the mystical Capuchin friar are ubiquitous. / AFP / TIZIANA FABI