Pope Francis blesses eyes of five-year-old girl who is going blind

Pope Francis has blessed the eyes of a five-year-old Ohio girl who suffers from a rare genetic disease that is gradually robbing her of her sight.

Pope Francis blesses eyes of five-year-old girl who is going blind

Pope Francis has blessed the eyes of a five-year-old Ohio girl who suffers from a rare genetic disease that is gradually robbing her of her sight.

Lizzy Myers and her family had special seats for Francis's general audience, and Francis spent several minutes with her at the end. He hugged her and placed his hands over her eyes. She gave him a meteorite chunk.

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