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World Day for Grandparents and Elderly: A time for small acts of kindness

by | Jun 24, 2021 | , , , , , , , , , , | 0 |

Try a little tenderness. That’s basically how Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell summarized Pope Francis’ vision for what older people, their grandchildren and friends should do to change the world after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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For many older Italians, COVID-19 isolation continues, Catholic group says

by | Apr 29, 2021 | , , , , , , , , , | 0 |

As most of Italy eased COVID-19 restrictions in late April, most residents of Italy’s assisted living and nursing homes were locked in “an eternal red zone” — not leaving the facilities, not having any visitors and, in more than half the homes, not even having access to video calls with loved ones, according to the Community of Sant’Egidio.

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Pope chooses theme for July 25 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

by | Apr 20, 2021 | , , , , , , , , , | 0 |

To express the closeness of God and of the church to every older person, Pope Francis has chosen “I am with you always” from the Gospel of Matthew as the theme for the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.

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At 105, Catholic woman beats COVID-19 with a lot of faith and a little gin

by | Apr 6, 2021 | , , , , , , , , , | 0 |

Lucia DeClerck has survived the 1918 influenza pandemic, two world wars, the loss of three husbands, one son and many of her physicians. Recently added to the list: COVID-19, which she tested positive for on her 105th birthday.

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