Shia LaBeouf converts to Catholicism after studying for 'Padre Pio' movie
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Actor Shia LaBeouf said he converted to Catholicism while researching his role as St. Padre Pio during an extensive stay in a Capuchin monastery.
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The actor first engaged with the church while living with a monastery of Franciscan Capuchin friars in order to better understand the late mystic St. Padre Pio, whom LaBeouf portrays in the upcoming movie.
Heading into the project, LaBeouf said that he was at the darkest point in his life after a series of public scandals. He was drawn to spirituality and joined a variety of faith groups to find meaning, fighting thoughts of helplessness and suicide.
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