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Elderly

Pope Leo XIV greets a participant in an international conference on the pastoral care of the elderly organized by the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life at the Vatican Oct. 3, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Elderly are a gift, blessing to be welcomed, pope says

Carol Glatz|Oct 3, 2025|3 Min Read

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Pope appeals for end to weapons' production, for solidarity with the elderly

Carol Glatz|Jul 29, 2024|3 Min Read

Pope Francis rides in a wheelchair as he arrives for his general audience at the Vatican Aug 24, 2022. (CNS photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)

Wisdom of old age is a beacon for future generations, pope says

Junno Arocho Esteves|Aug 24, 2022|3 Min Read

Pope Francis greets a boy who ran onstage during his general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican Aug. 17, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

The elderly can unite all generations, save humanity, pope says

Carol Glatz|Aug 17, 2022|3 Min Read

Pope Francis greets people as he arrives for his general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican Aug. 10, 2022. (CNS photo/Vatican Media via Reuters)

Pope Francis: The desire for ‘eternal youth’ and ‘unlimited wellbeing’ is delusional conceit

Courtney Mares|Aug 10, 2022|3 Min Read

Pope Francis greets the crowd before celebrating Mass at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta, July 26, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

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Honor elders, learn gentle way of faith sharing from them, pope says

Cindy Wooden|Jul 26, 2022|4 Min Read

Pope Francis greets Grand Chief George Arcand of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations as he arrives at Edmonton International Airport July 24, 2022. Looking on is Mary Simon, governor general of Canada. The pope was beginning a six-day visit to Canada. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

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Pope arrives in Canada focused on elders and on repentance

Cindy Wooden|Jul 24, 2022|4 Min Read

Pope Francis greets an elderly woman as he meets with people in Asuncion, Paraguay, in this July 12, 2015, file photo. The pope's prayer intention for the month of July, dedicated to the elderly, was released June 30, 2022, by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Elderly called to be 'teachers of tenderness,' pope says

Junno Arocho Esteves|Jun 30, 2022|2 Min Read

Pope Francis greets people as he arrives for his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 15, 2022. (CNS photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters)

Pope Francis: ‘When you are old, you are no longer in control of your body’

Catholic News Agency|Jun 15, 2022|5 Min Read

Pope Francis holds a baby as he meets a group during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 8, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope Francis: Don’t hide wrinkles, it’s ‘the heart that matters’

Catholic News Agency|Jun 8, 2022|4 Min Read

Pope Francis greets people during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 1, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Shame on those who take advantage of the elderly, ill, pope says

Carol Glatz|Jun 1, 2022|3 Min Read

Pope Francis greets a girl during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 25, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Elderly must share life's wisdom with the young, pope says

Cindy Wooden|May 25, 2022|2 Min Read

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