In Philadelphia, a family was rewarded a “miracle from the heavens” for the recovery of their sick baby daughter after she was kissed by Pope Francis.
Gianna Masciantonio was diagnosed with juvenile xanthogranuloma – a tumor in her brain stem after 2 months after her birth. The Doctor said that the chance of survival was not good.
A Family friend from the FBI arranges a special passes so the family could welcome Pope Francis during his visit to the state after Gianna’s first birthday.
Pope Francis, who was unaware of Gianna’s condition, stopped and kissed her forehead a centimeter away from the tumor.
An MRI scan revealed that the tumor was began shrinking two months after she was touched by the Pope. And now Gianna is in approaching for a complete recovery.
Pope Francis then signed a portrait of Gianna after hearing about her recovery.