Pope Francis changes Church law on feet-washing Easter rite

Pope Francis is changing church law to correspond to his rule-breaking celebration of the Easter Week ritual of the washing of the feet.

Pope Francis changes Church law on feet-washing Easter rite

Pope Francis is changing church law to correspond to his rule-breaking celebration of the Easter Week ritual of the washing of the feet.

Vatican rules for the Holy Thursday rite had long called for only men to participate.

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