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Pope Francisannounces that the intent of prayer in July is the well-being of the elderly, and the world is still learning how to accommodate longer and longer lives. Percentage of older people in society who said they did not.
The Department of Divinities announced his prayer intentions on Thursday, stating that July 24th will be the Second World Day for his grandparents and the elderly.
Looking back on their old age,Popewarns that the modern world is beginning to forget the importance of older people and that society does not know how to handle the longevity of its citizens. did. senior citizen.
"We cannot talk about the family without talking about the importance of the elderly among us," Pope Francis said in his presentation.
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Pope Francis arrives at Elefterios Venizeros International Airport in Athens, Greece Then you will be greeted by Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias. Saturday, December 4, 2021. (AP Photo / Thanassis Stavrakis)
He said, "I don't know how to live this. A new stage in life — for old age. There are many plans for aid, but few projects to exist. "
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Pope, 85, revisited the topic In recent years, it has become aging and aging many times. Comments on the nature of his lessons and aging-often optimistic nature-are new effects, as the Department of Divinities suffers from a series of health concerns while continuing hisphysically demanding work. I've been wearing.
In a sermon earlier this month, the Pope told the audience that in old ageit was an era when Christians had to learn to accept the help of others. 59} — Even the basic work of everyday life. He compared the powerlessness of old age to the tranquility of giving up control of his life to God.
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File Photo: Pope Francis arrives in a wheelchair at the International Assembly Meet Participants May 5, 2022, Superiors General Union (IUSG) in Vatican. Reuters / Gugliel Moman Japan / File Photo(AP)
Various health problems, especially his injured knee. The Pope has informed the public this year that there is nocelebrating the Eucharistfor the Eucharist holiday. This is the third consecutive holiday he is forced to miss.
Last month, the Department of Divinities began to accompany him in a wheelchair. For the first time since surgery in 2021, this kind of support was needed. Pope Francis previously chose to sit when possible rather than standing for long periods of time.
