Pope Francis has urged Catholics to honor the elderly and care for family ties. The pope referred to the "mythical character" of the mother-in-law and said that they were often victims of "clichés".
He added: "I am not saying that we see her as the devil, but she is always presented in a humiliating way. "But the mother-in-law is your husband's mother and your wife's mother."
He also called on brides to take care of their relationship with their mothers-in-law. "... they gave birth to your husband," he said. "At least make them happy."
The pope also advised the mothers-in-law themselves. "I tell you, be careful how you express yourself," he said.
"We say to ourselves 'the farther away the mother-in-law is, the better.' But no - she is a mother, she is an elderly person. One of the most beautiful things for a woman is to have grandchildren. "When her children have children, it brings her back to life."
