Annunciation Catholic Church shooting victim Sophia Forchas welcomed back by her classmates after making a "miraculous" recovery

Annunciation Catholic Church shooting victim Sophia Forchas welcomed back by her classmates after making a "miraculous" recovery.

Forchas' family says Sophia was saved by "the mercy and intervention of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Doctors were shocked by her recovery, as noted by CBS News, considering Sophia was not expected to survive.

The 12-year-old girl was shot in the head and placed in a medically induced coma. The left side of her skull was removed to help with brain swelling.

"It is by God's will that she has come this far. We are eternally grateful to our loving Father, who hears and answers prayers," her family said.

"We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the extraordinary staff of Hennepin Healthcare at HCMC for their tireless dedication and world-class care."

"To our extended family, the Orthodox Church, our Annunciation school family, our friends and colleagues, and the many strangers who have become prayer warriors for Sophia; we thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

Praise God.

NEW: Annunciation Catholic Church shooting victim Sophia Forchas welcomed back by her classmates after making a "miraculous" recovery.

Forchas' family says Sophia was saved by "the mercy and intervention of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Doctors were shocked by her recovery, as noted… pic.twitter.com/Xh3Rvb0KXp

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