Pope Francis called on young people to reach out to their grandparents or the elderly who may be lonely or on their own. "Do not leave them by themselves," he said after praying the Angelus ...
It’s been a tough spring for us Catholic members of the senior (citizen) class of 2020, but Bill Dodds writes that God still has work for seniors right here, right now. You’re not helpless. In ...
In an ideal world — even in a coronavirus-free world — placing vulnerable adults in facilities for elder care should not be considered a death sentence. But as the nation continues to reel from ...
In this issue of Taking Note, Kathryn Jean Lopez asks, “What’s essential?” That is the essential question of these coronavirus times. And how have we been answering it? She notes, “We are being called to ...
Pope Francis offered prayers for elderly people living alone or in retirement homes who are living in fear of contracting the coronavirus and dying alone. "They are our roots, our history. They have given us ...
As Italy entered its second week of lockdown, Pope Francis urged Christians to remember the elderly who are suffering not only loneliness but also fear due to the spread of the coronavirus. "Today, I would ...
The impact of the coronavirus in the United States is likely felt the strongest in nursing homes around the country, and Catholic facilities are no exception. As of March 13, all nursing homes and long-term care ...
When Laverne Weishaar, a 100-year-old in Nortonville, Kansas, was asked what advice she had for young people today, she said: “Trust in the Lord. See that you live the right kind of life that you ...
Old age "is not a disease, it's a privilege," and Catholic dioceses and parishes miss a huge and growing resource if they ignore their senior members, Pope Francis said. "We must change our pastoral routines ...
The Vatican will host a conference on how the Catholic Church can fulfill its mission to care for, welcome and include the elderly in its life, rather than abandoning them like many societies do today. ...
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