Pope Francis performed a foot-washing ritual on 12 female inmates at Rome's Rebibbia prison during Holy Thursday Mass, marking the first time only women were involved and signifying humility.
Pope Francis visited Rome's Rebibbia prison to perform a foot-washing ritual on 12 female inmates during Holy Thursday Mass, emphasizing humility and marking the first time the Pope has washed the feet of women only during this special annual service. The 87-year-old Pope, who has faced health and mobility challenges, led the ceremony from his wheelchair, with some inmates in tears as he performed the ritual. The foot-washing ritual, which imitates Jesus Christ's gesture of humility to his apostles at the Last Supper, has traditionally only involved men.
March 28, 2024
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