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Pope Leo condemns brutality of world at Holy Thursday service

At Holy Thursday services Pope Leo washed the feet of 12 priests and used the ritual to urge Catholics to defend the oppressed, repeating calls for an end to the Iran war and criticizing the US administration.

Apr 2nd 2026 · Vatican City

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  • He washed the feet of 12 priests during the Holy Thursday ritual.
  • He denounced the brutality of the world and urged Catholics to stand with the oppressed.
  • The remarks followed his public criticism of the Trump administration over the Iran war.
  • He called for an end to the fighting and appealed for peace ahead of Easter.

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