Pope Francis establishes World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis has decided to institute a Church-wide celebration of a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Starting this year, it will be held on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
4th Grandparents Day
On Sunday, July 28,
‘Loneliness’ at heart of Pope’s theme for 4th Grandparents Day
3rd Grandparents Day
“His mercy is from age to age” (Lk 1:50)
2nd Grandparents Day
“In old age they will still bear fruit” (Psalm 92:15)
1st Grandparents Day
They have done a lot. They deserve this kind gesture and appreciation