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 * 1) World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

The **World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly** is a celebration established by the Catholic Church under the initiative of Pope Francis. The announcement of this day was made following the recitation of the Angelus on January 31, 2021[[1](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giornata_mondiale_dei_nonni_e_degli_anziani)].

Background

The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus[[2](https://www.vaticannews.va/it/papa/news/2021-01/papa-francesco-angelus-giornata-mondiale-nonni.html)]. The Day is a celebration of the gift of old age, wisdom, and the contribution of the elderly to society.

In 2022, the second edition of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly was celebrated on July 24, with the theme "In old age they will still bear fruit"[[3](https://www.vaticannews.va/it/vaticano/news/2022-07/giornata-mondiale-anziani-nonni-24-luglio-papa.html)]

Celebrations

Celebrations are held worldwide, with a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, on the mandate of the Pope, to honour the elderly and grandparents.