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Boy, 9, blessed by Pope Francis during Philadelphia visit dies [View all]
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2015/12/boy_9_blessed_by_pope_francis_during_philadelphia.htmlA 9-year-old boy blessed by Pope Francis during his visit to Philadelphia died on Sunday.
Landon Vargas, who was diagnosed with cancer on his 4th birthday and turned 9 on Thanksgiving, died as a result of the disease on Saturday evening.
"We will miss him dearly but are glad to know he is finally healthy and happy sitting next to our Lord," according to the Facebook page set up for the late Montgomery County, Pennsylvania boy.
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Landon's interaction with Pope Francis came on Sept. 26 during his trip to Independence Mall. The boy, wearing a Batman shirt that day, was carried from the crowd to the pope's vehicle. Pope Francis then kissed Landon on his head.
Landon Vargas, who was diagnosed with cancer on his 4th birthday and turned 9 on Thanksgiving, died as a result of the disease on Saturday evening.
"We will miss him dearly but are glad to know he is finally healthy and happy sitting next to our Lord," according to the Facebook page set up for the late Montgomery County, Pennsylvania boy.
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Landon's interaction with Pope Francis came on Sept. 26 during his trip to Independence Mall. The boy, wearing a Batman shirt that day, was carried from the crowd to the pope's vehicle. Pope Francis then kissed Landon on his head.
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