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Oldest person in the world, French Catholic nun Sister Andre, dies at 118

January 17, 2023 Catholic News Agency 3

Sister André Randon. / Credit: EHPAD Sainte Catherine Labouré

Denver, Colo., Jan 17, 2023 / 18:05 pm (CNA).
Sister Andre Randon, a French nun and the oldest person in the world, has passed away at the age of 118. Randon became the world’s … […]

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Pope Francis: The desire for ‘eternal youth’ and ‘unlimited wellbeing’ is delusional conceit

August 10, 2022 Catholic News Agency 3

Pope Francis at the general audience on Aug. 10, 2022 / Vatican Media

Rome Newsroom, Aug 10, 2022 / 04:48 am (CNA).
Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is “delusional” to try to stop the natural passage of time in pursuit of “eternal youth” and… […]

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Little Sisters of the Poor to close Denver nursing home after 105 years

August 5, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Little Sisters of the Poor. Courtesy of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. / null

Denver, Colo., Aug 5, 2022 / 17:00 pm (CNA).
After years of service to the elderly in the Archdiocese of Denver, the Little Sisters of the Poor announced this… […]

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Here’s how to receive a plenary indulgence July 24 on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

July 23, 2022 Catholic News Agency 6

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Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 23, 2022 / 09:30 am (CNA).
On July 24, the Catholic Church celebrates its second annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.This special observance, held on the fourth Sunday of Jul… […]

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Pope Francis: Do not sugarcoat your witness of the Gospel

June 22, 2022 Catholic News Agency 2

Pope Francis speaks at the general audience on June 22, 2022. / Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Vatican City, Jun 22, 2022 / 04:00 am (CNA).
Do not sugarcoat your witness of the Gospel, but let the truth be made manifest even through your weakness, Pope Fran… […]

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Pope Francis: ‘When you are old, you are no longer in control of your body’

June 15, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Pope Francis’ general audience in St. Peter’s Square, June 15, 2022. / Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Vatican City, Jun 15, 2022 / 03:30 am (CNA).
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that the elderly must accept their physical limitations, noting that he now ha… […]

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Pope Francis: Don’t hide wrinkles, it’s ‘the heart that matters’

June 8, 2022 Catholic News Agency 3

Pope Francis’ general audience in St. Peter’s Square, June 8, 2022. / Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Vatican City, Jun 8, 2022 / 04:05 am (CNA).
Pope Francis on Wednesday encouraged people not to hide their wrinkles, saying “it’s the heart that matters.”In… […]

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Pope Francis: Old age is a time to rediscover trust in the Lord

June 1, 2022 Catholic News Agency 2

Pope Francis’ general audience in St. Peter’s Square, June 1, 2022. / Vatican Media.

Vatican City, Jun 1, 2022 / 06:20 am (CNA).
Pope Francis said Wednesday that old age can be a time to rediscover trust in the Lord.“The elderly, by virtue of t… […]

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Vatican offers plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly on Grandparents’ Day

May 30, 2022 Catholic News Agency 1

Pope Francis greets the elderly priest-residents of Casa San Gaetano in Rome on June 17, 2016. / Vatican Media.

Vatican City, May 30, 2022 / 08:20 am (CNA).
The Vatican announced on Monday that Catholics can obtain a plenary indulgence by visit… […]

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Pope Francis: ‘Ours is the age of fake news, collective superstitions, and pseudo-scientific truths’

May 25, 2022 Catholic News Agency 8

Pope Francis’ general audience in St. Peter’s Square, May 25, 2022. / Vatican Media.

Vatican City, May 25, 2022 / 04:35 am (CNA).
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that Catholics today are living in an “age of fake news, collective superstitions, … […]

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