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Reuters
Reuters
Health
By Philip Pullella

Recovered pope washes feet of young inmates on Holy Thursday

Pope Francis attends the Chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Pope Francis, appearing fully recovered from a bout of bronchitis, on Thursday began an intense four days leading to Easter urging priests to avoid fomenting division in the Church and washing the feet of inmates in a juvenile prison.

On Holy Thursday, Francis, along with dozens of cardinals and bishops and about 1,800 priests, gathered in St. Peter's Basilica to renew the vows they took on their ordination.

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