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World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
World Day of Grandparents: Vatican grants plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jul 18, 2024 / 12:15 pm The Vatican has granted a plenary indulgence to anyone who visits a sick, lonely, or disabled elderly person on the fourth annual World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly on July 28. Those who are grandparents or elderly themselves can …
Now hear this: St. Peter’s Basilica upgrades its sound system
By Rachel Thomas Rome Newsroom, Jul 23, 2023 / 08:30 am A common struggle for elderly Mass-goers is being able to hear in church. It seems, then, that the unveiling of a new sound system in St. Peter’s Basilica couldn’t have had better timing. It was inaugurated on July 23, after …
Vatican offers plenary indulgence for third annual Grandparents’ Day this month
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jul 5, 2023 / 10:58 am The Vatican will again offer a plenary indulgence to mark the third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 23. The indulgence can be received by grandparents, the elderly, and all Catholics who, “motivated by the true spirit …
Vatican unveils theme for 2nd World Day for Grandparents and Elderly
by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Feb 15, 2022 / 13:00 pm The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis has chosen a theme for the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. The Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life said on Feb. 15 that the grandparents’ day, which will be celebrated …