They play a "precious role" and are a gift to the Church and society, said Pope Leo XIV on this 6th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
"Today we celebrate the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, whose theme is taken from the words of the Prophet Isaiah: 'I will never forget you' (Is 49:15).
"Together, let us give thanks to the Lord for the gift that the elderly are to the Church and society. Let us also commit ourselves to respecting and valuing the precious role they play, and to ensuring that they always receive the care, attention and assistance they deserve."
This was Pope Leo's comment after he prayed the midday Angelus in Castel Gandolfo, on this his last Sunday during his summer vacation there.
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