Pope Francis Tells Elderly Priests: ‘Aging is a Privilege’
The day began with Mass offered for the repose of the souls of the 92 Lombardy priests who died as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Pope Grants July 25 Plenary Indulgence and Tells Catholics: Honor Your Grandparents That Day
COMMENTARY: It’s highly significant that Pope Francis has established the ‘World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly’ to be celebrated every year on the fourth Sunday of July.
Pope Francis to Elderly: The Church Needs Your Prayers Like ‘A Deep Breath’
In his message ahead of the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Francis referred to his own advanced age, and quoted his predecessor, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, whom he called “a saintly elderly person who continues to pray and work for the Church.”
Biblical Advice on Growing Old With Grace — and Wisdom
BOOK PICK: ‘What Does the Bible Say About Old Age?’
COVID Pandemic Challenges Catholics Regarding How to Provide Better Care for Our Elders
Experts tell the Register that the tragedy of the death and suffering the health crisis has inflicted on U.S. seniors spotlights the need to implement new models that can better protect their health and dignity.
Pope Francis Proclaims World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of July.
Extending Comfort and Joy to the Elderly This Christmas
Care facilities connect residents with loved ones and offer cheer during season marked by pandemic restrictions.
Rethinking the End of Life: The ‘God’s Houses’ Option
This kind of almshouse, coming from the Flemish tradition and based on deeply Catholic roots, could be a model for many Western countries that are faced with a deepening crisis in their nursing-home systems.
Pope Francis Asks Young People: ‘Send a Hug’ to the Elderly
Pope Francis suggested that young people can use the “inventiveness of love” to “send a hug” to an elderly person in their community by making a phone or video call, sending a card, or making a visit when safety measures allow.
