Pope Francis Proclaims World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly January 31, 2021 AM 1260 The Rock News Pope Francis, shown visiting the San Raffaele Borona assisted living home in Rieti, Italy, on Oct. 4, 2016, has proclaimed a special day to honor grandparents and the elderly. The World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of July. Post navigation Previous Previous post: Prairie Style: The Cathedral of the Plains Rises Above Flat LandsNext Next post: You Belong to God the Father — So Don’t Be Afraid of the Future