The alliance between generations, which restores all ages of life to what is human, is our lost gift, and we must get it back.
Alliance between young, old must be renewed, pope says
Pope chooses theme for July 24 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The pope has chosen the theme, “In old age they will still bear fruit” (Psalms 92:15).
Elderly are to be valued, not discarded, pope says
Older people are not “leftovers” to be discarded; rather, they continue to be precious nourishment for families, young people and communities, Pope Francis said in the homily he wrote for the Mass marking the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
World Day for Grandparents and Elderly: A time for small acts of kindness
The pope has started a new observance called World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, to be celebrated for the first time July 25, 2021.
Human rights are undermined when elderly are cast aside, says U.N. nuncio
Universally recognized human rights are “undermined and rejected” whenever people “are no longer seen as a paramount val.e to be cared for and respected,
Missing Mass: Social isolation keeps elders safe but lonely
In communities around the world, the social isolation that keeps elders safe from the coronavirus but precludes going to church is proving extremely difficult for many.
Pope prays for elderly fearful of dying alone
During his April 15 morning Mass at the Vatican, Pope Francis prayed for the elderly who are fearful of dying alone during the pandemic.
Massachusetts diocese designates, trains younger priests as special ministers to sick
“They … are being trained to take the proper precautions to safeguard their health and the health of those with whom they come in contact,” according to a diocesan official.