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Pope Francis is praying for grandparents this December
In his prayer video for the month of December, Pope Francis prays for grandparents and the elderly, urging people to... Read more
The old still have a lot to offer young people, Pope Francis says
On Tuesday Pope Francis said that the older generation should not stop striving in their spiritual lives, but that God... Read more
These nuns provide 'death with dignity' - but it's not assisted suicide
As states around the country consider legalizing physician-assisted suicide, “death with dignity” looks markedly different for patients under the care... Read more
101-year-old woman receives First Communion
At 101 years old, Dona Penha has seen quite a bit of life. But the centenarian experienced something new on... Read more
Japan knife attack shows disabled persons 'have to be protected'
Following Tuesday's mass killing at a care home in Japan for persons with mental disabilities, one of the country's bishops... Read more
A scooter from Pope Francis – elderly couple receives gift of mobility
An elderly couple with disabilities on the outskirts of Rome now has an electric scooter, thanks to a gift from... Read more
Francis pleas for solidarity with elderly, marginalized in latest prayer video
For Pope Francis, June is a month dedicated to praying for a demographic he frequently brings up in his speeches... Read more
Pope Francis carries his late grandma's words with him every day
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the elderly play a key role in the lives of the youth, and revealed that... Read more
Abandonment is the greatest suffering of the elderly, Pope says
Pope Francis said Thursday that when it comes to caring for the elderly, palliative care is necessary because it counters... Read more
Pope slams culture of waste, says it’s 'a mortal sin' to discard elderly
In his general audience Pope Francis condemned modern society for silently disposing of the elderly, saying that a civilization which... Read more
Resist 'hidden euthanasia' of elderly, Little Sisters stress
Receiving an award recognizing their works of service, members of the Little Sisters of the Poor stressed the need for... Read more
Future depends on encounter between young and old, Pope says
There is no future without the encounter between generations, Pope Francis said – addressing the tens of thousands of grandparents... Read more
Pope's audience with elderly to explore vocation of old age
Organizers for the first-ever audience to be held between a pope and the elderly population have revealed that a central... Read more
Pope Francis to hold audience with elderly, grandparents
The Pontifical Council for the Family is organizing a day dedicated to the elderly, during which Pope Francis will meet... Read more
Pope: Our own dependence should spur empathy for weak
At a Vatican workshop addressing aging and disability, Pope Francis reminded participants that every human being is always dependent on... Read more
Pontifical academy to address science, ethics of aging
As the global number of elderly increases, one Vatican advisory group is meeting this week to discuss the many challenges... Read more
Pope praises elderly for their wisdom
Pope Francis met with participants of an international conference of health care workers today, reminding them that the elderly and... Read more
Doctor warns of 'utilitarian' anthropology in care of elderly
During a conference for health care workers, a Swiss doctor spoke of the world’s increasing elderly population, noting the importance... Read more
Construction begins on new home for elderly in Thailand
A new home for the elderly in Thailand will seek to restore respect for senior citizens and to fight the... Read more
Poverty linked to respect for life in Pope's book
In his newly translated book, Pope Francis proposes a Christ-centered understanding of human dignity that yields a comprehensive respect for... Read more
