Latest Events Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly From Vatican News Pope Leo XIV has chosen “I will never forget you” (Is 49:15) as the theme for the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, said the Vatican's Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life in a statement. The World Day, instituted by the late Pope Francis in 2021, is celebrated every fourth Sunday of July and is presented as an opportunity to bring the closeness of the Church to the elderly and to enhance their contribution within families and communities. This year, the date coincides with the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Sunday, July 26, and the Holy Father invites everyone to celebrate the Day with a Eucharistic liturgy in the cathedral church of each individual diocese. Taken from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, the chosen verse is meant to be a message of consolation and hope for all grandparents and elderly people, especially those who live in loneliness or feel forgotten. At the same time, it is a reminder to families and ecclesial communities not to forget them, recognizing in them a precious presence and a blessing. Read article in full Message of Pope Leo XIV Resources from the God Who Speaks Scripture Initiative Pastoral Guidelines from the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life Resources from the Catholic Grandparents Association Prayer for the 6th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly Holy Father Who watches over every person Watch over me too when I am elderly. You have revealed your name to me in Christ, And You were not discouraged by my frailties. You hold me tenderly in your hands, And You caress my lines. You will never forget me! (see Is 49:15). Grant that I may not fear my weakness; Help me learn to love it Just as You love it. Help me learn to listen to it Just as You listen to it. Help me embrace it Just as You have chosen it – You who, though all-powerful, clothed yourself in humility. May growing old strip away all our pride and all division So that we may live these years united in You. You will never forget us! (see Is 49:15) Amen. Manage Cookie Preferences