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World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Pope Leo XIV greets people outside the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, southeast of Rome, May 10, 2025. The shrine, with a famous image of Mary, is run by the pope's Augustinian confreres. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Parishes need to launch 'revolution of care' for the elderly, pope says

Carol Glatz|Jul 10, 2025|4 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

Elderly

Pope to young people: To tackle life's ups and downs, look to the elderly

Justin McLellan|Jul 24, 2023|5 Min Read

This image promotes the Catholic Church's celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. This year's celebration will take place July 24. (CNS photo/Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life)

Vatican offers indulgence for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Cindy Wooden|May 31, 2022|2 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 has chosen the theme, "In old age they will still bear fruit" (Psalm 92:15), for the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly July 24. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope to grandparents, elderly: We must lead revolution of tenderness

Carol Glatz|May 10, 2022|4 Min Read

Teens from St. John Vianney in Hacienda Heights pose with Archbishop Gomez at the City of Saints photo booth in 2019. (Victor Alemán)

Passing on the faith

Archbishop José H. Gomez|Aug 4, 2021|4 Min Read

Christ the King Church in Los Angeles celebrated the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly with a special Mass and blessing July 25. (JohnMichael Filippone)

Hancock Park parish marks the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Angelus Staff|Aug 3, 2021|2 Min Read

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