Pope sends special message to Houston girl standing in crowd in Mexico

Tuesday, February 16, 2016
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- We've got an incredible update to one Houston family's quest to see Pope Francis during his trip to Mexico.

Eight-year-old Isabella's dream was to be blessed by the pope. Well, her family decided to follow that dream.
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During his drive through the streets Monday, Pope Francis clearly locked eyes with Isabella and gave her the sign of the cross. A man standing behind her just happened to catch it all on camera.

Isabella has dreams of building an orphanage becoming a nun. She convinced her parents to take her to Mexico for the pope's visit. This moment had to surpass all of their expectations.

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