Satanic Temple To P. Pio - Chiesa Viva May 2026

Father Luigi Villa, who claimed to have received a mandate from Padre Pio himself to investigate Masonic infiltration in the Church, detailed several perceived "scandals" within the building's design:

The claim that a "Satanic Temple" was built for Padre Pio is a central thesis of a long-standing controversy promoted by the traditionalist Italian magazine , founded by Father Luigi Villa . The feature explores the allegations that the contemporary Padre Pio Pilgrimage Church in San Giovanni Rotondo—designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano—contains hidden Masonic and occult symbolism. The Origin of the Allegation Satanic Temple to P. Pio - Chiesa viva

: Critics argued that the church lacked traditional Christian symbols, such as a visible crucifix or typical altar placements, in favor of abstract designs. Father Luigi Villa, who claimed to have received