25 July 2021

World Day for Grandparents and Elderly

Today is being celebrated by the Church as the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly. This is the first year for this observance, which is to be celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July, near the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.

Related Message from Pope Francis:

Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Related media reports:

Vatican News: Pope establishes World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life: In prayer with the Pope from all over the world

Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life: A great need to celebrate

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