Editing Pope John XXIII (section)

====Relationship with Padre Pio====
According to the Italian historian Sérgio Luzzatto, the relationship between Pope John XXIII and [[Pio of Pietrelcina]] (or "Padre Pio") was controversial and characterized by skepticism and criticism of Padre Pio made by John XXIII. He also accused and believed that Padre Pio was a fraud and a lost soul who had an almost medieval faith and incorrect relationships with several women.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=29 July 2009 |date=25 October 2007 |language=en |publisher=Times Online |title=Italy's favourite saint was a fraud believed former pope |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article2739751.ece}}<!-- auto-translated from Portuguese by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>

However, another source stated that John XXIII's attitude towards Padre Pio was generally very positive. But, due to the wrong and negative information he received, John XXIII became quite skeptical and critical. However, according to this same source, shortly before his death, the Pope confessed that he had been wrongly informed and recognized the holiness of Padre Pio, and even asked Padre Pio to pray for him.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=29 July 2009 |date=2008 |language=en |publisher=Sunday Catholic Weekly Niedziela |title=Saint Father Pio – a sign and challenge |url=http://sunday.niedziela.pl/artykul.php?dz=swiat&id_art=00102}}<!-- auto-translated from Portuguese by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>