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Pope Leo XIV blesses disabled child in Lourdes

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Pope Leo XIV blessed Olivia Hamelin, a three-year-old girl with a rare genetic neurological condition, during his visit to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes on Sept. 27. The blessing occurred as the pope approached the Accueil Notre-Dame, a residential healthcare facility for sick and disabled pilgrims.

The meeting followed a speech where the pope addressed 5,000 sick people and caregivers. During his remarks, he defended the dignity of those suffering from illness and criticized the legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Olivia's father, Alexandre Hamelin, said the blessing provided his family with strength and hope for his daughter's future.

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  1. Oct 3, 6:00 AM Catholic News Agency Disabled child’s papal blessing in Lourdes gives family ‘strength and hope’
  2. Oct 3, 7:29 AM National Catholic Register Disabled Child’s Papal Blessing in Lourdes Gives Family ‘Strength and Hope’

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