Faith

South Sudan's Christian leaders say papal kiss is message of Easter

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:00:31 -0400

NAIROBI, Kenya - Pope Francis' surprise kiss on the feet of South Sudanese political leaders is the message of Easter, the country's Christian leaders said in a joint Easter message.

Foot-washing ritual not limited to men, Vatican says in new decree

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 13:04:48 -0500

VATICAN CITY - Following a request by Pope Francis, the Vatican issued a decree specifying that the Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual can include "all members of the people of God," including women -- a practice already observed by the Pope and many priests around the world.

Pope asks prisoners to pray that Christ make him a better servant

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:00:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY - In a moving ceremony that recalled how Jesus loved the world so deeply that He lowered Himself to serve and died for everyone's sins, Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 prison inmates, plus a small toddler who lives with his incarcerated mother.

Melendez strums a message of hope

ruane@catholicregister.org (Ruane Remy, The Catholic Register) — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:00:00 -0400

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