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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
Caritas volunteer celebrates 100th birthday in Spain
An elderly woman considered the “dean” of the Caritas volunteers in the Archdiocese of Valencia, Spain celebrated her 100th birthday... Read more
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