ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis looked well as he washed and kissed the feet of 12 women prisoners on Thursday at a traditional ritual on the first of four event-filled days leading to Easter for ...
The female section of the prison, one of Italy’s largest, holds about 370 inmates who are jailed for various offenses. Francis is the first pope to hold the foot-washing ceremony outside ...
Pope, looking well, visits female prison for foot-washing ritual Pope Francis celebrates the Holy Chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at The Vatican, Thursday, March 28, 2024. (AP Photo / Gregorio ...
Pope Francis kisses the foot of an inmate at Casal del Marmo juvenile prison during his visit for a foot washing service, in Rome, Italy, on April 6, 2023. PHOTO: Vatican Media via Reuters ...
Pope Francis has looked well as he washed and kissed the feet of 12 women prisoners in a traditional ritual on the first of four event-filled days leading to Easter for the 87-year-old pontiff.