Except for the resurrection on Easter, Holy Thursday is possibly ... At this Mass, the bishop washes the feet of twelve priests to symbolize Christ’s washing of his twelve Apostles, our first ...

Some churches today wash the feet of congregants during services on Holy Thursday in an imitation of what Christ himself did. "Through Jesus’ actions on Holy Thursday, our call to love through ...

Saint Peter, the chief disciple, is depicted seated, asking Christ to wash "not only my feet, but my hands and my head also." (John 13:9). The other disciples are pictured loosening their sandals. The ...

Pope Francis was pictured washing and kissing the feet of 12 female prisoners in Rome on Holy Thursday in the lead up to Easter. The 87-year-old visited Rebibbia women's prison on the outskirts of ...

Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his ...

Pope Francis washed the feet of a dozen elderly ... Easter ritual in Rome on Thursday imitating Jesus Christ's humility. The 77-year-old bent down with difficulty to wash and kiss the feet of ...