Site last updated: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Log In

Reset Password
Butler County's great daily newspaper

Santorum stays with ailing daughter Monday

WASHINGTON — Rick Santorum plans no campaign events today and will spend time with his wife and ailing daughter Bella.

Santorum’s campaign said Friday that 3-year-old Bella had been returned to the hospital. She has the rare genetic condition Trisomy 18 and was hospitalized earlier this year with pneumonia. Bella’s condition typically proves to be fatal.

More in Pennsylvania News

Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter

* indicates required
TODAY'S PHOTOS