Overview
About the event
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is a fairly recent event that was designated and declared by Pope Francis in 2021. In his declaration of the day, the pope noted that the voice of the elderly is �??precious�?� and that it is worth listening to the words and wisdom of older people.
Some credit for setting up the day can be given to the Catholic Grandparents Association, who was at the forefront of campaigning the leaders of the church to acknowledge grandparents who faithfully pass their legacy on to the next generation.
While this day has some religious attachments, the honor of the elderly is a value that can be practiced by anyone! The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is certainly a worthy cause that can be enjoyed and honored by people of various faiths and beliefs.
