POPE WASHES FEET OF 12 WOMEN AT ROME PRISON FROM HIS WHEELCHAIR

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison. The 87-year-old Francis performed the Holy Thursday ritual from his wheelchair. The Rebibbia prison venue was outfitted to accommodate his needs: The women sat on stools on a raisedup platform, enabling the pope to move down the line with ease from his wheelchair without having to strain himself. Many of …