Pope washes feet of 12 female inmates at Rebibbia - Vatican. Pope Francis on Thursday washed and kissed the feet of 11 female inmates.

Ritual recalling Jesus's washing his Apostles' feet at the Last Supper.    There was great emotion among those involved, few of whom managed to hold back sobs and tears, and also among the other inmates and prison staff. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA, 2014. (HANDLE) .