Pope to youth: Do not leave the elderly by themselves; call them

 | 
27/07/2020
Descargar documento
Compartir

Remembering the feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, Jesus' grandparents, the pope talked about the plight of many elderly people in residence homes, explaining how the pandemic has exacerbated their solitude. To avoid contagion, many couldn't receive visits from their loved ones.

That's why from a window of the pontifical apartments, he gave this message to young people.

POPE FRANCIS
Do not leave them by themselves. Use the inventiveness of love, make telephone calls, video calls, send messages, listen to them, and, whenever possible, in compliance with the healthcare rules, go visit them. Give them a hug. They are your roots.

The pope also welcomed the ceasefire in the Donbass region, an agreement reached by Russia, Ukraine and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

POPE FRANCIS
I pray that what has been agreed upon will be put into practice, through an effective process of disarmament and mine clearance. This is the only way to rebuild confidence.

In July, the pope tends to clear his schedule to a minimum because it's his vacation time. That's why his only official meeting is the Sunday Angelus.

Moreover, the coronavirus has greatly reduced the number of pilgrims present in the square.

Javier Romero

Translation: Claudia Torres

Anuncio en el que salen 3 ordenadores marca Medion y algunas especificaciones
The most watched
The latest news from Rome, now in HD and without ads
Download the App on your phone
Available for Android and Apple
START FREE TRIAL
3,28€ per month or 32,88€ per year after 7 days of free trial
Available in multiple devices
FOLLOW US ON
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER
magnifier