Omaha newborn gets a kiss from Pope Francis in Philadelphia

[Omaha Steve]

Courtesy of Steve Palmer

An Omaha family got the thrill of a lifetime when a member of Pope Francis’ security detail took young Felicity up for a kiss and blessing.

POSTED: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 12:45 AM | UPDATED: 12:48 AM, MON SEP 28, 2015.
By Alia Conley / World-Herald staff writer

Five-week-old Felicity Palmer of Omaha got a blessing Saturday beyond what the average newborn gets at Sunday church — a kiss from Pope Francis.

And to think her family’s pilgrimage to see the religious leader in Philadelphia almost didn’t happen.

Colton and Stephanie Palmer planned the trip quickly, just a week ago when their daughter was baptized. It all happened under almost miraculous circumstances.

“The pope just fit so well for them,” said Colton’s mom, Shari Palmer. “They want to be givers in the world and be a godly family.”

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Photo courtesy of Steve Palmer

Stephanie and Colton Palmer with their 3-year-old, David, and baby girl, Felicity, were among the nearly 1 million people who made the trip to see Pope Francis in person.

[snooper2]

1. old dude from overseas along with security people handling a newborn

hope kid doesn't get sick

[CTyankee]

2. that's one big 5 week old!