For his first Holy Thursday, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the mission of the Church and washed and kissed the feet of 12 priests

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Holy Thursday, presiding over the Chrism Mass and the Mass of the Lord's Supper.
During the Chrism Mass, he reflected on the Church's mission, stating it should counter logics of dominion and violence, and act as an antidote.
He emphasized that the Christian mission is the same as Jesus's and requires personal obedience to the Spirit, but always in communion with others.
In the Mass of the Lord's Supper, he recreated the foot-washing tradition, washing and kissing the feet of 12 priests.
A poignant moment occurred when he washed and kissed the feet of Father Renzo Chiesa, a priest in a wheelchair.
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to lead further Holy Week events, including carrying the cross at the Colosseum on Good Friday.

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