Vittorio ScelzoElderly people ask not to be left alone".

July 24: Pope Francis dedicates a day to grandparents and senior citizens

Message of Pope Francis for the Second World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

Pope encourages "a new alliance between young and old".

"If we really care about the elderly, we have to listen to them."

I am with you every day", theme of the 1st World Day of Grandparents and Elderly People