Pope Leo XIV declared his first miracle in Rhode Island
The case was investigated and validated by the Vatican after a medical explanation was ruled out.
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Pope Leo announced this Monday that the miraculous recovery of a baby in the U.S. state of Rhode Island will be officially recognized as the first miracle of his pontificate. The infant, whose identity is being withheld out of respect for the family, had been diagnosed with a terminal illness but experienced a sudden and unexplained recovery following a prayer service initiated by local parishioners.
The statement was issued during an audience in St. Peter's Square, where Pope Leo expressed that "the life of this little one is a testimony to the power of faith and divine grace." The Holy See confirmed that a rigorous investigation was conducted in collaboration with doctors, theologians, and local authorities from the Diocese of Providence.
Vatican investigation
The Congregation for the Causes of Saints, which is responsible for validating miraculous phenomena, concluded that there is no scientific explanation for the child's recovery. The boy's family stated that his recovery began after placing a holy image of Pope Leo next to his crib, which generated great attention among the faithful.
“We gave up on him,” the mother recounted. “The doctors told us to prepare for the worst, but overnight, our son opened his eyes, was breathing on his own, and the tests showed no signs of illness.”
A symbol for believers
This spiritual event was of utmost importance to the young papacy of Leo XIV. It demonstrated openness to the communities of America and promoted the renewal of faith through compassion and closeness to the most vulnerable.
For many Catholics, this first official miracle raises the pontiff's spiritual profile and reaffirms the relevance of faith in the modern world.
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