World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
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Archbishop Paglia writes new book about old age as a ‘time for inner growth’
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, has written a new book about old age. Read more
5 saints who were grandparents
As the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, we look to the example of five saints... Read more
World Day of Grandparents: Vatican grants plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly
Those who are grandparents or elderly themselves can also receive a plenary indulgence. Read more
Pope Francis to meet with thousands of grandparents and their grandchildren at the Vatican
Pope Francis will meet with elderly people, grandparents, and grandchildren from Italy this Saturday, April 27, in the Vatican’s Paul... Read more
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly highlights ‘loneliness,’ ‘throwaway culture’
The theme for the fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be celebrated on July 28, has... Read more
Now hear this: St. Peter’s Basilica upgrades its sound system
The new system debuted at the July 23 papal Mass for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Read more
Here’s a beautiful prayer you can say on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2023
The prayer from the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life invokes Mary’s intercession. Read more
Pope Francis celebrates World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Calling for “a new bond between the young and old,” Pope Francis marked the third annual World Day for Grandparents... Read more
Vatican offers plenary indulgence for third annual Grandparents’ Day this month
The day will be observed this year on July 23, the Sunday before the feast of Sts. Anne and Joachim,... Read more
Vatican announces date and theme for 2023 World Day for Grandparents and Elderly
The annual event, which happens around the feast day of Sts. Anne and Joachim, will take its theme this year... Read more
Here’s what Pope Francis said on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The special observance is held on the fourth Sunday in July to roughly coincide with the feast day of Sts.... Read more
Here’s how to receive a plenary indulgence July 24 on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
All it takes is a phone call, together with confession, Holy Communion, and prayer. Read more
Vatican offers plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly on Grandparents’ Day
The 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will take place on July 24. Read more
Pope Francis invites grandparents to join a ‘spiritual and non-violent revolution’
The pope made the appeal in his message for the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Read more
Vatican unveils theme for 2nd World Day for Grandparents and Elderly
The World Day will be celebrated on July 24. Read more
Catholic sisters dedicate lives to telling the elderly ‘You’ll never be alone’
Ahead of the inaugural World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly this past Sunday, the communications director for the Little... Read more
Pope Francis on Grandparents’ Day: Elderly are not ‘leftovers from life’
“I worry when I see a society full of people in constant motion, too caught up in their own affairs... Read more
Pope Francis to elderly: The Church needs your prayers like ‘a deep breath’
The pope released a message ahead of the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Read more
