Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

It is with great joy that we prepare to celebrate the Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, an appointment that, year after year, is entering more and more deeply into the pastoral life of our communities.

This fifth edition, to be celebrated on 27th July 2025, marks a significant milestone, a sign of the growing awareness of the value of the elderly in the Church and society.

The Holy Father’s Message for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Blessed are those who have not lost hope
(cf. Sir 14:2)