«His mercy is from age to age» (Lk. 1:50) is the theme chosen by the Holy Father for the III World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which shall take place on Sunday, July 23, in proximity to the liturgical memory of Saints Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus and just days before the start of World Youth Day in Lisbon.

Joining Pope Francis’s call, the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life has invited the World Apostolate of Fatima to celebrate the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, possibly with a solemn Eucharistic celebration, together with grandparents and the elderly. At the same time, young people are also encouraged to visit the lonely elderly in their communities.

To assist in preparing for this, the Dicastery has prepared a series of pastoral tools that can be used. The Pastoral Kit is available on the website of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. See here.

This year, the Holy Father will preside over a solemn liturgy on the Day in St. Peter’s Basilica on July 23 at 10:00 a.m. in the presence of grandparents, the elderly and their families.