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World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly in 2024 Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly -Updated
World Day for Grandparents and the ElderlyThe World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is a day dedicated to honoring and recognizing the contributions of grandparents and the elderly in society. The idea for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly was proposed by Pope Francis in January 2021. The Pope stated that the day was necessary to acknowledge the significant role that grandparents and the elderly played in families and society, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Australia, the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly was first celebrated in 2021. The day was supported by various organizations, churches, and community groups. The aim of the day was to strengthen intergenerational ties, raise awareness about the needs of the elderly, and promote their welfare. The day was celebrated with prayer services, community events, and activities that focused on the contributions of grandparents and the elderly. The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, for instance, organized a pilgrimage to St. Mary's Cathedral, which was followed by a prayer service and a blessing for the elderly. World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is observed on July 23rd. Facts about World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
In the News and Trending in Australia for World Day for Grandparents and the ElderlyUpdated World Grandparents Day: Honouring the memories and influencescatholicweekly.com.au Supporting older Tasmanians: Advancing research on World Day for Grandparents and the Elderlyrhhresearchfoundation.org Pope Francis’ message for the Fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderlycatholicoutlook.org A Message from Bishop Ruggieri for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderlyportlanddiocese.org Top things to do in Australia for this observance
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