Vatican City, June 15 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis today addressed a message to the III. World Day of Grandparents and Elderly, which will take place on July 23, where it will pay tribute to those who “provide the present with a past to build”. the future”.
The Pope, who has been hospitalized since June 7 after abdominal surgery, exhorts young people to “gladden the hearts of the elderly and draw wisdom from their experiences” without relegating them “to the fringes of life as it is unfortunately happened”. frequently.”
“Let’s not leave her alone, her presence in families and communities is precious, she makes us aware that we share the same heritage and are part of a people where their roots are preserved,” said Francisco in the document published by the saint See press office.
“Let us honor them, let us not deprive ourselves of their company and let us not deprive them of ours. Let us not allow them to be thrown away,” the Bishop of Rome urged in his letter.
In a statement released this Thursday, the Vatican Information Office announced that “the health team accompanying Pope Francis confirmed tomorrow morning, Friday June 16, the resignation of the Holy Father from Polyclinic A. Gemelli.”
The Pope “rested well during the night. The clinical course continues regularly. “Blood chemistry tests are normal,” the report said, adding, “He had dinner yesterday afternoon with those who have supported him since the day he was hospitalized.”
“This morning, as a token of gratitude, he received the entire surgical team consisting of medical, nursing, social and support staff who coordinated, performed and facilitated the surgical procedure,” the statement continues.
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