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Sophia Fortias, who was it? I shot it in the head It is steadily recovering during a massive shooting of the Catholic Church in Minneapolis on August 27th.
On behalf of the Forchas family, Minneapolis’ Hennepin Healthcare released an update on Monday on the progress of the 12-year-old.
“Sophia is winning!” her family shared. “Your prayers are at work.”
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“On behalf of our entire family, we want to spread our deep gratitude to everyone, near and far.
The statement continued, “We are humbled by countless individuals around the world. I lifted her up in prayerincluding Bartholomew, the orthodox patriarch of all his justice and his sacred Pope Leo XIV. ”
Sofia Fortus (right) was shot in the head during a massive shooting of a Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Forchas Family)
The Forchas family has repeatedly said that the survival of her daughter’s “terrifying attack” was “miracle” and that her healing process was “nothing miracle.”
“Every day we will keep her alive and reveal new revelation of moments and circumstances that enabled her to recover,” they wrote. “God has it Hearing our prayers I wrapped Sophia in a soothing embrace. ”
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Fr, according to a Facebook post from St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis. Timothy had surgery “quickly” after suffering serious injuries at SAS on the day of the shooting.
A “devoted member” of St. Mary’s congregation, Fortus went through “difficult and long surgery” and remained in “critical circumstances.”
Sophia Fortias has recovered from her injuries after undergoing emergency surgery. (Forchas Family)
Dr. Walt Galcich, a neurosurgeon at Forchas, said the bullet stayed on the head of a seventh grader, causing serious damage, as reported by the AP.
In this latest update, the family reported that Fortus is continuing to make “steady progress” and showing signs of neurological recovery.
Forchas doctors remain “carefully optimistic” like her Medical Team She is preparing to move her from acute care at Hennepin County Medical Center to an inpatient rehabilitation program.
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“She’s still on a long journey full of extensive treatments, but her resilience continues to inspire hope at every step,” the family updated.
“Sophia is strong, brave and unshakable in the fight for healing. I ask her to continue praying for her to restore this path.”
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, people kneel at the Announcement Catholic Church after a school shooting. (Abbie Parr/AP Photo)
The Forchas family has expanded thanks to “exceptional staff at HCMC’s Hennepin Healthcare for tireless dedication and world-class care.”
“To our large family, to our Orthodox Church, to our family at our Announcement School, to our friends and colleagues, and to many strangers who have become Prayer Warrior We are truly grateful for Sofia,” the family said.
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“Continue to pray. Pray, pray, move your feet for peace. Worship God together and move forward with faith, hope and love.
The GoFundMe page, set up for Sofia, pointed out that Sofia’s younger brother was inside the school during the shooting but was not physically injured.
Police are working at the scene following the massive shooting at an Announcement Catholic School held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 27, 2025. (Getty Images)
Sofia’s mother is a Pediatric emergency nurse According to the Associated Press, someone who worked at Hennepin Healthcare when she discovered her daughter was among the injured.
At the first morning mass of the school year, shooter Robin Westman fired dozens of rounds into the church, shattering stained glass and Pousside windows as horrifying students and parishioners dived for cover.
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Two children, Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moysky, were killed, and 18 (of which 15) were injured.
Greg Wehner, Michael Dorgan, Emma Bussey and Lorraine Taylor of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
