My son was the final baby blessed by Pope Francis - here's why I know it wasn't just luck that the pontiff beckoned for our boy 'as one of his final acts'

My son was the final baby blessed by Pope Francis - here's why I know it wasn't just luck that the pontiff beckoned for our boy 'as one of his final acts'

The ailing Pontiff was pictured as he took 'one last ride' in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, after making a brief appearance on the balcony of the Basilica to greet well wishers.

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