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Read the full text of Pope Francis’ message for 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be celebrated on July 24, 2022. ...read more
Pope Francis reflects on the example given by Judith, who saved her people and ended her days in attentive concern towards others. ...read more
Read Pope Francis' catechesis reflecting on the Old Testament example of Eleazar, who preferred to die rather than pretend to deny his faith. ...read more
Read Pope Francis' catechesis reflecting on the lessons we can learn from the relationship between Naomi and Ruth. ...read more
Read Pope Francis' catechesis from today's General Audience, a reflection on the respect and honour that we owe to the elderly. ...read more
Pope Francis concludes his catechesis on the meaning and value of old age with a reflection on the example of Simeon and Anna in the Gospel of Luke. ...read more
Pope Francis reflects on the death of Moses and the gift of memory and of lived faith that grandparents and the elderly pass on to younger generations. ...read more
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Old age, a resource for carefree youth
Pope Francis
March 16, 2022
Pope Francis reflects on the example of Noah, an elderly man whom God chose as His collaborator in saving the world from corruption. ...read more
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Longevity: symbol and opportunity
Pope Francis
March 2, 2022
Pope Francis reflects on the long lifespans recorded in the Bible and their significance for understanding the necessity of dialogue between generations. ...read more
Pope Francis begins a new catechesis series focused on the elderly and the meaning and value of old age as revealed to us in the Scriptures. ...read more