: It sits adjacent to the older Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie , where Padre Pio lived and worked. Legacy of the Controversy
The building in question is the in San Giovanni Rotondo: Architect : Renzo Piano , known for modernist designs. Satanic Temple to P. Pio - Chiesa viva
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 : It sits adjacent to the older Sanctuary