Holy Thursday in Rome with Pope Francis

Pope Francis at Chrism Mass: 'God is close to his people'

In his Chrism Mass homily, Pope Francis says that God’s closeness, which is expressed in Jesus’ and Mary’s interactions with others, is key for priestly ministry.

Pope Francis at Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 'Jesus risks himself in service'

Pope Francis tells the inmates at Regina Coeli prison present for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper that Jesus risks himself by serving others because he loves so much.

Pope washes feet of inmates at Regina Coeli prison

At the Mass of Our Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday afternoon, Pope Francis washed the feet of Christians, Muslims and a Buddhist prisoner, recalling the way Jesus washed the feet of his 12 disciples before sharing the Last Supper with them.