NYT Europe • April 2, 2026 18:48

Pope Leo Returns to Tradition, Washing Priests’ Feet

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Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of prisoners and refugees. On Thursday, his successor performed the rite of humility and service for priests.

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Thu 04:00 - La Repubblica (IT)

First Easter for Pope Leo, washing of the feet of 12 priests in San Giovanni in Laterano

Thu 11:36 - Al-Monitor

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Thu 18:48 - NYT Europe

Pope Leo Returns to Tradition, Washing Priests’ Feet

Thu 19:07 - Euronews

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Thu 21:24 - Al Jazeera English

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Al Jazeera English

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21:24

Pope Leo condemns ‘brutality’ of world in first Easter services

Pope Leo washed the feet of 12 priests in a ritual, using the moment to urge Catholics to stand with the oppressed.

Al-Monitor

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11:36

Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic

By Joshua McElweeVATICAN CITY, April 2 (Reuters) - Pope Leo last May became the first U.S. leader of the global Catholic Church, but for the initial 10 months of his …

Euronews

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19:07

From the Chrism Mass to the washing of the feet: Pope Leo’s first Easter season begins

Pope Leo XIV begins his first Easter as pontiff by washing priests’ feet, following a tradition previously used by Pope Francis, while warning against domination in a troubled world.

La Repubblica (IT)

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04:00

First Easter for Pope Leo, washing of the feet of 12 priests in San Giovanni in Laterano

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