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Pontifical academy to address science, ethics of aging

Feb 19, 2014

As the global number of elderly increases, one Vatican advisory group is meeting this week to discuss the many challenges... Read more

Pope Francis greets an elderly woman in a wheelchair Nov. 23, 2013.

Pope praises elderly for their wisdom

Nov 23, 2013

Pope Francis met with participants of an international conference of health care workers today, reminding them that the elderly and... Read more

Dr. Cristoph von Ritter speaks with CNA on Nov. 21, 2013

Doctor warns of 'utilitarian' anthropology in care of elderly

Nov 22, 2013

By Elise Harris

During a conference for health care workers, a Swiss doctor spoke of the world’s increasing elderly population, noting the importance... Read more

CNA

Construction begins on new home for elderly in Thailand

Jun 18, 2013

A new home for the elderly in Thailand will seek to restore respect for senior citizens and to fight the... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful from the loggia of St. John Lateran Basilica on April 7, 2013.

Poverty linked to respect for life in Pope's book

Apr 29, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

In his newly translated book, Pope Francis proposes a Christ-centered understanding of human dignity that yields a comprehensive respect for... Read more

CNA

Caritas volunteer celebrates 100th birthday in Spain

May 23, 2012

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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Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco.

Cardinal Bagnasco: Pope Leo XIV is inviting Catholics to rediscover centrality of Christ

The flag of the European Union.

EU bishops say Pope Leo XIV is ‘ready to listen’ to concerns about war, populism

Cardinal William Goh, the archbishop of Singapore.

Cardinal Goh says he expects clarity in teaching from Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV smiles during his first general audience in St. Peter’s Square on May 21, 2025.

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Cologne Cathedral in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

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Bishop Francisco Javier Acero with the mothers of the disappeared and priests.

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Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Desilú León explains the route for “Paths of Pope Leo XIV,” which will cover four regions in the country: Lambayeque, Piura, La Libertad, and Callao, key locations in the pastoral life of Pope Leo XIV.

‘Paths of Pope Leo XIV’ tourism route launches in Peru

Catholic Relief Services distributes food for school children at one of the schools in the Department of Totonicapán, Guatemala, with the help of parent volunteers.

Catholic Relief Services loses federal funds for 11 of 13 international food aid programs

Participants at a May 22, 2025, afternoon vigil to honor the two lives lost in an attack outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., the night before hold signs reading “Christians and Jews united against hate.”

Catholics show solidarity after terrorist attack kills 2 Israeli officials in Washington, DC

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St. Euphrosyne of Polatsk
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