With rising life expectancy, Vatican highlights role of elderly in Church and society

[Michie]

Statistically speaking, around the world people are living longer; this is particularly true in developed countries. As a response, the Vatican is organizing a workshop in Rome bringing together experts and people who minister to the elderly to reflect on what the Church can do to prepare for the “revolution of longevity.”

With rising life expectancy, Vatican highlights role of elderly in Church and society