Pope appears in better health ahead of busy Easter schedule
Vatican City Reuters Pope Francis, whose frail health has been a growing source of concern in recent weeks, appeared in better shape on Wednesday ahead of a busy Easter week schedule. The 87-year-old pontiff read out in full pre-prepared texts for his weekly audience, rather than delegating an aide to read most of them, as […]
On Maundy Thursday, Pope Francis washes the feet of 12 prisoners
RNS Pope Francis washes the feet of some inmates at the Paliano prison, south of Rome, on 13th April, 2017. PICTURE: Osservatore Romano via Reuters Pope Francis washed the feet of 12 prisoners in a prison outside the Italian capital known for housing Mafia turncoats as part of a Maundy Thursday Lenten ritual that is also […]