Pope Leo revives traditional Holy Week ritual of washing feet of priests

Leo poured water from a golden pitcher over the priests’ feet.

Pope Leo XIV restores traditional Holy Thursday foot-washing ceremony

Pope Leo XIV revived the traditional Holy Thursday foot-washing ceremony, focusing on priests while reflecting on themes of ...

Bishop Mark Eckman makes first visit to Allegheny County Jail for foot-washing ceremony

Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Bishop Mark Eckman had two messages for incarcerated men at the Allegheny County Jail during his first visit on Maundy Thursday: God loves them, and there is hope. “God ...
The Times Leader

Holy Thursday foot washing ‘humbling, peaceful’

Monsignor David Tressler, left, and Deacon Gerry Pernot wash the feet of Jovie Kopka during Holy Thursday Mass at Saint Ignatius Loyola Parish in Kingston. KINGSTON — Amber Smith found herself ...
Daily Breeze

Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual performed outdoors in Wilmington Town Square

Wilmington Town Square Park became the setting for a Holy Week ritual on Thursday, April 6, with priests from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church washing the feet of attendees. Holy Thursday’s ...
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Pope Francis breaks with tradition in annual ritual by washing the feet of women only

(CNN) — Pope Francis on Thursday has washed the feet of 12 women at a prison in Rome during a ceremony emphasizing humility. It is the first time the pope has washed the feet of women only ...