In 2013 the University of Aberdeen birthed ‘Kairos’ to support the spiritual needs of people with learning disabilities and their families. It provides families and professionals with materials to meet the expressed needs of the disabled with person-centred spiritual care and support. This week Pope Francis celebrated mass for the Year of Mercy jubilee of the sick and persons with disabilities. He said, ‘Love and solidarity are what make the world a better place, not a focus on physical perfection and hiding away those who do not fit a commercial ideal.’ Several altar servers with Down’s syndrome assisted Pope Francis at the mass in St Peter’s Square; persons with disabilities proclaimed the first two Scripture readings, one using braille. Pray for God to continue to develop the Christian organisations that raise people’s awareness of the spiritual needs of adults with learning disabilities. See also the Prospects website at and