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Internet campaign raises over $100,000 for boy blessed by Pope Francis

Remember the child who suffers from cerebral palsy that Pope Francis blessed during his historical visit to USA in September?

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Remember the child who suffers from cerebral palsy that Pope Francis blessed during his historical visit to USA in September?

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A crowdfunding campaign has raised over $100,000 for Michael Keating, who came out to greet the Pontiff.

The Pope was waving at well wishers in his Fiat 500 car when he spotted Michael and his mother, he stopped the car to bless him and kissed him on his forehead.

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The Telegraph reports that donations has been pouring in from strangers for his care.

The Vatican confirmed that the pontiff will be visiting Africa in November 2015 and Mexico in 2016.

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