stigmata

Is it really possible for stigmata to occur? Stigmata: A biblical phenomenon when people mysteriously receive the crucifixion wounds of Christ. This stigma has an unexplainable concept that has always baffled both religious and scientific studies. There have been a number of stigmatics that have become famous religious icons. A lot of people question the authenticity of stigmatics because there is not a scientific explanation. Stigmata is the Greek word for puncture wound. Basically, to …

…can't really explain why the stigmata's occur, but religion has some ideas why they show up. Until there is proof, there will always be a level of doubt. There are pictures available of Padre Pio, but nowadays with the technology you can not be certain whether a picture has been altered. In regards to solving this mystery, the best anyone can hope for is a stigmatic to come out and show the world their wounds.