Pope Leo XIV released a message on the occasion of the Fifth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be observed on July 27, encouraging us to rediscover a real source of hope and happiness in old age. This year's theme—’Blessed is he who has not lost his hope’—highlights how hope, especially when tempered by a long life, can become a light capable of illuminating even the most fragile seasons of life. "The elderly are living signs of hope", says the Pope, noting that in the Bible, God frequently addresses the elderly, recognizing old age as a blessed time full with grace. According to Leo XIV, the increase in the old population is a "sign of the times" that the Church must interpret with discernment, understanding that human history is built on intergenerational conversation. The Pontiff underlines the elderly's critical role in conveying faith, memory, and values, and asks us to rediscover their presence as a valuable resource. "The fragility of the elderly requires the strength of the young", he says, "but it is equally true that young people need the experience of the elderly to build the future with wisdom". In his message, Pope Leo XIV denounces the indifference that frequently surrounds the elderly in our societies, urging a significant shift in pace. He claims, "We require a revolution of gratitude and care", and encourages parishes, associations, and communities to become leaders in support and closeness networks. A concrete gesture proposed by the Pope is the visit of elderly people who are alone, which is regarded as a genuine "pilgrimage to Christ". Those who are unable to attend the Jubilee in Rome can still receive the Jubilee Indulgence by visiting an elderly person. "Meeting someone who is alone is a way of encountering Jesus", Leo XIV stated, "and being freed from indifference and loneliness".