December 8, 2023 / 07:10 AM
After lead the Angelus prayer This December 8, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis surprised with an unexpected announcement: the creation of World Children’s Day.
The Holy Father reported “with joy” that on May 25 and 26, 2024, the first World Children’s Day will be celebrated around the world, an initiative promoted by the Dicastery for Culture and Education.
This new day, as detailed by Pope Francis, “answers the question: what kind of world do we want to transmit to children who are growing?”