US EditionPope Leo XIV revives the Holy Thursday foot-washing of priests after Francis’s inclusive tradition
The change returns the rite to priests only and signals support for clergy as Leo prays for priests in crisis.
- Pope Leo XIV restored the traditional Holy Thursday ritual by washing the feet of 12 priests, reversing his predecessor’s broader inclusion of laypeople and non-Christians.
- The group included 11 priests he ordained the previous year and Rev. Renzo Chiesa, a seminary director in Rome.
- The ritual symbolized humility and service, which Leo described as a reflection of “the true omnipotence of God.
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From the Chrism Mass to the washing of the feet: Pope Leo’s first Easter season begins
Pope Leo XIV begins his first Easter as pontiff by washing priests’ feet, following a tradition previously used by Pope Francis, while warning against domination in a troubled world.
Pope Le n XIV washes the feet of 12 priests in the traditional ritual of Holy Thursday, as a sign of 'the omnipotence of God'.
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Leo poured water from a golden pitcher over the priests’ feet.
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Pope Leo poured water from a golden pitcher over the priests’ feet before drying them with a white cloth and bestowing a kiss, in what the pontiff in his homily called a 'gratuitous and humble gesture" that demonstrates “the true omnipotence of God'. 🌎 Pope Leo XIV Revives Traditional Holy Thursday Foot-Washing of Priests, Reversing Pope Francis’ Inclusive Practice.
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