Grandparents Are a Gift: 4 Popes Reflect on Aging and Hope
From John Paul II to Leo XIV, Church leaders remind us of the sacred bond between generations — and the hope that endures through presence and prayer.
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Pope Leo XIV Urges Hope and Care for Elderly On World Day for Grandparents
‘Hope is a constant source of joy, whatever our age,’ the Holy Father says in new message.
A Divine Inheritance: In Thanksgiving for the Catholicism of My Grandparents
As we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, let us remember with gratitude the example of faith that has been shown us by those who came before us.
5 Saints Who Were Grandparents
Learn more about Sts. Thomas More, Helena, Louis IX, Monica and Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Pope Francis: Do Not Abandon Grandparents and Elderly; Remain Close to Them
The Vatican released the message ahead of the fourth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, which takes place on July 28 this year, in which the Pope said: ‘Let us show our tender love for the grandparents and the elderly members of our families.’
Pope Francis to Meet With Thousands of Grandparents and Their Grandchildren at the Vatican
A total of 6,000 faithful will arrive this week for a special gathering with the Holy Father.
My Grandparents’ Rubric for How to Live Faithfully, Humbly and Joyfully
Their home had a particular warmth to it that would draw folks in, but it can’t fully be attributed to the fire in the hearth. The embers of their love were always burning, and they’d confidently share the source: their Lord and God.
Grandparents Are a Powerful Spiritual Force in Their Families
Happy Grandparents’ Day! May you be blessed with boundless love for your grandchildren as you strive to help lead them to eternal happiness in heaven.
‘Grandparenting’ the Faith
‘The kids know whenever they need prayers, they call Grandma,’ one matriarch reports.
