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BK girl finds good omen in meeting with pope

A 12-year-old girl from Bath Beach who uses a wheelchair for mobility had a chance to meet the pope when he was in town last week. Julia Bruzzese says she turned to St. Bernadette's Church and School

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A 12-year-old girl from Bath Beach who uses a wheelchair for mobility had a chance to meet the pope when he was in town last week. Julia Bruzzese says she turned to St. Bernadette's Church and School

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