In 2013, Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 prisoners — including women and Muslims — a gesture that shocked many. For 2,000 years, popes had only washed the feet of priests. His simple act redefined papal symbolism.
In 2013, Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 prisoners — including women and Muslims — a gesture that shocked many. For 2,000 years, popes had only washed the feet of priests. His simple act redefined papal symbolism.