The apostolic blessing, offered in the final days of Francis' life, left Leelamma Lal full of joy as she undergoes physical therapy, her family said.

Instead, it was a man who said a patient at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital had attacked Leelamma Lal, the 67-year-old nurse — and that due to the severity of her injuries, medics had flown her ...

A surprise papal blessing is lifting the spirits of Palms West nurse Leela Lal, who is still recovering after being brutally attacked by a patient.

ROYAL PALM BEACH — The attorneys representing the nurse attacked last week at HCA Florida Palm West Hospital have identified the victim as Leelamma Lal, 67, a Royal Palm Beach resident who has ...

WEST PALM BEACH — In the weeks before his death, Pope Francis bestowed a blessing on Leelamma Lal, the HCA Florida Palms West Hospital nurse whose beating at the hands of a patient drew national ...