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The pope did not directly address the scandals during the Mass that included the feet-washing ritual.
Holy Thursday: Pope washes feet, Vatican slams media amid scandal 2010
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The feet-washing ceremony in St. John Lateran Basilica in Rome symbolizes humility and commemorates Jesus 'last supper with his 12 apostles on the evening before his crucifixion.
Holy Thursday: Pope washes feet, Vatican slams media amid scandal 2010
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Thus the term Mandatum maundy was applied to the rite of the feet-washing on this day.
Archive 2009-04-01 Eileen 2009
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Thus the term Mandatum maundy was applied to the rite of the feet-washing on this day.
Holy Thursday in the Home Jennifer Gregory Miller 2009
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It was at its height, when the stream came pouring in, from the feet-washing; and then there were such shrieks and outcries, that a party of Piedmontese dragoons went to the rescue of the Swiss guard, and helped them to calm the tumult.
Pictures from Italy 2007
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After the feet-washing, each class is entertained at supper.
04/01/2004 - 05/01/2004 John 2004
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'I went to the feet-washing of the male pilgrims about eight o'clock.
04/01/2004 - 05/01/2004 John 2004
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When He says, on the occasion of the feet-washing of His disciples, 'I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you,' [7] obviously it was not the outward literal performance, but the spirit of humility and service embodied in the act which He desired His disciples to emulate.
Christianity and Ethics A Handbook of Christian Ethics Archibald B. C. Alexander
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After these services were concluded feet-washing began by reading the passage from the 13th chapter of John on the subject, and this was followed by many remarks.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 27, June, 1873 Various
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I mentioned to this aged man the feet-washing that I had attended, and told how Dr. ----, the bishop, had washed the feet of the other brethren.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 27, June, 1873 Various
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