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religion1 year ago

"Pope Francis Washes Women's Feet in Break from Tradition"

Pope Francis visited a female prison in Rome to perform the traditional foot-washing ritual on Holy Thursday, washing and kissing the feet of 12 women prisoners as a gesture of humility and service. The 87-year-old pontiff, who recently curtailed his speaking engagements due to fatigue, seemed fit and strong during the visit. This event marks the beginning of a series of ceremonies leading up to Easter, including a Good Friday service and an Easter Vigil. Francis is known for including women, atheists, Muslims, and other non-Christians in the foot-washing ceremony, continuing a practice he began as archbishop of Buenos Aires.

via Reuters|
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religion1 year ago

"Pope Francis Breaks Tradition, Washes Feet of 12 Women from Wheelchair at Rome Prison"

Pope Francis, despite recent mobility issues, washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison during a Holy Thursday ritual, emphasizing his vocation of service and humility. The 87-year-old pontiff performed the ritual from his wheelchair, with the venue specially adapted to accommodate his needs. This act, a hallmark of Holy Week, symbolizes Jesus' act of humility and service, and Francis has revolutionized it by including women and people of other faiths. Despite recent health challenges, Francis appeared in good shape and energized during the visit, and he has a busy schedule ahead leading up to Easter.

via Newsmax|
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religion1 year ago

"Pope Francis Washes Feet of 12 Women in Break from Tradition"

Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Roman prison during the Holy Thursday Mass, emphasizing the importance of asking for forgiveness and the vocation of service. This act is significant as it reflects his ongoing efforts to include women in the church's rituals and ministries. The visit marks the first time a pope has visited the prison, and it comes amid discussions on women's roles in the church, including the possibility of reestablishing the women's diaconate.

via Crux Now|
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religion2 years ago

Pope washes inmates' feet at juvenile prison after hospital release.

Pope Francis celebrated Maundy Thursday by washing and kissing the feet of 12 young inmates at a juvenile prison in Rome, including a Muslim and two women. The ritual commemorates Jesus' humility towards his apostles on the night before his death. Francis appeared fully recovered from a bout of bronchitis that kept him in the hospital for four days last week. He urged priests to avoid fomenting division in the Church and seek harmony to win back lapsed faithful. The Pope is due to preside over two Good Friday services and an Easter vigil Mass.

via Daily Mail|
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religion2 years ago

Pope performs Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual at Rome youth prison.

Pope Francis washed and dried the feet of a dozen residents of a Rome juvenile prison in a Holy Thursday ritual symbolizing humility, assuring them of their dignity and telling them “any of us” can fall into sin. The Casal del Marmo facility on the outskirts of Rome is the same juvenile prison where Francis performed the first feet-washing ritual of his papacy, demonstrating his belief that the Catholic Church should give attention to people living on society's margins.

via ABC News|
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