Diocese of Málaga promotes Semana contra la Soledad no Deseada

The Diocese of Málaga is promoting the Week Against Unwanted Loneliness during October. The Order of Saint John of God is leading the initiative alongside various Church and civil organizations to address social isolation in both small villages and urban centers.

The diocese noted that this issue affects elderly people, isolated youth, and vulnerable populations. In a statement, the diocese referenced Pope Francis's encyclical *Fratelli tutti*, which describes how individual interests can weaken community life and increase loneliness in a crowded world. The initiative encourages people to recognize and discuss the reality of isolation to prevent indifference toward those suffering from it.