Pope Leo Washes Priests' Feet, Urges Support

0:00It's April 2nd. Welcome in. This is Global News Today, where global headlines meet AI. Pope Leo, the first United States Pope, washed the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday during a ritual that echoes Jesus' act of humility right. Before his death, he urged Catholics to kneel with the oppressed and care for those hit hard by brutality around the world. This happened at Rome's Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Pope's own cathedral, marking a shift from recent years. Leo, who took office last May, has stepped up as a vocal critic of ongoing wars lately. Unlike his predecessor, Pope Francis, who often took the ritual to prisons, elderly homes or hospices. Even making a surprise prison visit last Easter. While recovering from illness, Leo focused inward this time. Vatican officials say he chose priest to highlight their tough work, juggling long hours and multiple parishes without much break. With Easter Sunday coming up, Leo's also said his April prayer intention for the world's 1.4

1:02billion Catholics to lift up priests, asking, God to strengthen and support them in their daily grind.