Women inmates cry as Pope Francis washes their feet on Maundy Thursday

In a first, Pope Francis washes the feet of an all-women group of 12 disciples during the Washing of the Feet ritual at the Rebibbia correctional facility in Rome.

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[DoloresJNurss]

I bet some of these women had never been told that they had any value, or any hope of cleansing. What a gift!

[angelvera]

Cried the whole time, I hope these women know that God loves them no matter what. Coming ffom a person that has had her brother in prison for over 10 yesrs. I pray for his life to change with God’s love. Nothing is impossible for those who believe

[antoniapushparaj]

What an act of Love and compassion!! Transformation through service!

Jesus...Love you 💝

[CMCHICKEN-bo]

What the Master has done, the disciple must strive to repeat. Kudos Catholicism. 🙏

[amandjb]

They will remember it till the end of time

[day]

Jesus, through Your servant, Pope Francis, touch the hearts of these wounded sisters of mine.

[dennisproulx]

He was born the same day as my dad (who died last October). I’m Protestant, but I’m praying and rooting for the amazing man of God. Love him!

[coffeebirdtree]

Good reminder for each of us, how God loves every person we meet, every stranger that crosses our path whose inner story we do not see ❤

[jamespinto]

Inmates from all over the world to be brought back to society and train them to love and serve the world with courage and humility.

[JayJay-yzgb]

Happy Easter to all our brothers and sisters imprisoned! Praying for you!

[louisefouche]

Deeply moving to see the loving way Pope Francis looks at each inmate

[senagovina]

Very humbling. God bless your servant. I pray that these women experience God's grace, mercy and love in a very deep and personal way.

[mangloreanwithabeard]

Jesus washed his disciples feet to show that we all are equal in his eyes

[lindacleveland]

The humility of His Grace moved me to tears and I am not Catholic
His simple act of devotion for these women was emotional 🙏❤️

[lisethomas]

God bless you. This humble act really affected these women. A true imitation of Christ.

[dianelafreniere]

This Pope. This wasn’t a show. His smile to all of them conveyed his nonjudgmental love for them!! What a beautiful moment for all of them! What a beautiful act of unconditional love!!

[patrickdias]

No words to explain, I was crying too. God bless papa Francis. God bless 🙌

[shyamathokpam]

Papa francis u r so humble I ❤ u papa God bless you greeting from shoubunglong catholic church.

[bahhepmarbaniang]

May the Lord Jesus Christ bless and protect our dear Pope Francis...

[annefinlayson]

Bless you Pope Francis for following Christ's example. ❤