Pope Francis spent part of Holy Thursday in a prison in Rome.<br /><br /> The Pontiff washed the feet of twelve male and female inmates and a baby as he marked the start of Easter weekend in the Italian capital’s Rebibbia prison.<br /><br /> Francis reenacted the ritual said to have been carried out by Jesus on his disciples before he was crucified. The act was meant to show his willingness to serve.<br /><br /> He also performed a mass for the prisoners, at which he sought to give them hope.<br /><br /> “He (Jesus) did it for you, for you, for me,” he told the inmates. “For everyone with a first name and a last name. Because his love is personal.”<br /><br /> Jesus washes the feet of the Apostles. Are we ready to serve others like this?— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 2, 2015
