Following a request by Pope Francis, the Vatican has issued a decree specifying that the Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual be open to "all members of the people of God," including women and girls.

(CNN) — Pope Francis on Thursday has washed the feet of 12 women at a prison in Rome during a ceremony emphasizing humility. It is the first time the pope has washed the feet of women only during the ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Thursday overturned centuries of tradition that banned women from a foot-washing service during Lent, upsetting conservatives and delighting women's rights activists.

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Pope Francis issued a decree in January that women should be included in the foot washing ritual on Holy Thursday. FutureChurch launched a survey March 28 to find out what, if any, effect the decree ...

Pope Francis washes the feet of an inmate at the Rebibbia women's prison on the outskirts of Rome as he celebrates the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper on March 28, 2024. The pontiff washed the ...

Sri Lankan bishops have asked that priests follow Pope Francis' instruction of including women in the washing of the feet during Mass on Holy Thursday.* "Pastors may select for the washing of the feet ...

Pope Francis on Thursday washed the feet of 12 prisoners at a prison facility in Rome, with the Pontiff continuing a regular tradition of holding the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at local penitentiaries.