Pope Francis: Easter Foot-Washing Ritual Should Include Women

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An established Easter week ritual will undergo an official change this year, thanks to Pope Francis. The Vatican has announced his decision to allow women to take part in the foot-washing tradition that occurs on Holy Thursday.


An established Easter week ritual will undergo an official change this year, thanks to Pope Francis. 
The Vatican has announced his decision to allow women to take part in the foot-washing tradition that occurs on Holy Thursday. 
In a letter written by the Pontiff in Italian, he confirms, “A