disabilities and the pope

A young boy tried to grab the Pope's skull cap. – Photo credit: via The Vatican News/YouTube

Equality, Heroes, Popular, Top Splash

Pope Francis shared a tender moment with a mentally disabled boy who wanted his skull cap

Tod Perry

10/20/2021
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026