In his message for the 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Leo XIV reminded us
of the dignity, beauty, and freedom of growing older. Evoking his predecessor,
Pope Francis, the Holy Father said, “Embracing the elderly helps us to
understand that life is more than just the present moment...”
To mark this day and message, CHA is pleased to
present this prayer card, featuring words from Pope Leo XIV’s message, a short
reflection on how it applies to those who work in Catholic health care, and an
original prayer.