The Pope Video - July 2022: For the Elderly

Pope Francis has released his prayer intention for the month of July, and urges everyone to pray for the elderly, so that they may be "teachers of tenderness". As the Church gears up to celebrate the Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 24 July, the Holy Father is calling on Catholics to pray throughout the month for the elderly.

The text of the video follows:

We cannot speak about family without talking about the importance of the elderly among us.

There have never been so many of us in the history of humanity, but we don't quite know how to live this new stage of life: there are many plans for assistance for the old age, but few projects for existence.

We elderly people often have a special sensitivity for care, for reflection, and affection. We are, or we can become, teachers of tenderness. And indeed we can!

In this world accustomed to war, we need a true revolution of tenderness.

We have a great responsibility towards new generations about this.

Let us remember: grandparents and the elderly are the bread that nourishes our lives, the hidden wisdom of a people. That is why we must celebrate them, and I have established a day dedicated to them.

Let us pray for the elderly, that they may become teachers of tenderness so that their experience and wisdom may help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.

Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=grvXTu-_A8o