“A Gift of Wisdom: At Christmas, let’s listen to grandparents and the elderly.”
With this title and invitation, the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life has launched a new initiative to treasure the elderly.
In a Nov. 27 press release, the dicastery recalls Pope Francis’ word during the 32nd World Youth Day: “Dear young people, you need the wisdom and the vision of the elderly. […] They will speak to you of things that can thrill your minds and fill your hearts.”