Pope Francis urges an alliance between young and old

Pope Francis, as on previous occasions, has invited the faithful to establish an alliance between young people and the elderly.

In a message published on his official profile on the social network

“In this way we learn the beauty of life and build a fraternal society,” Pope Francis highlighted.

It should be remembered that this invitation was also made in July 2023, during his homily at a Mass celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica on the occasion of the Third World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, which this year will be celebrated on December 28. July.

In that occasionpointed out that grandparents, “like leafy trees, are essential for children and grandchildren to find refuge, learn the value of family and feel the tenderness of affection.”

He also made a similar invitation before the start of the last World Youth Day, held in Lisbon in August 2023.

The Pontiff highlighted that the elderly give to the present “a past necessary to build the future” and called to honor them and not deprive us of their company: “Let us not allow them to be discarded,” he asked.

Pope Francis urged young WYD pilgrims to visit their grandparents and the elderly before this great event.

Also, during a General Audience In August 2022, focusing on the theme “The Ancient of Days”, the Holy Father highlighted the importance of the testimony transmitted from the elderly to young people and children.

“The testimony of the elders unites the ages of life and the dimensions of time itself: past, present and future. They are not only the memory, but also the present and also the promise,” he highlighted.