At Maundy Thursday mass, a priest traditionally washes the feet of this many people
... was for bishops to wash, dry and kiss "the feet of 'thirteen' poor people 
after ... "The washing of feet is not obligatory" during the Holy Thursday Mass of 
the ... told journalists that although traditionally 12 men were selected to 
represent the... [DOC] [TLE] Holy Thursday Mandatum [PAR] Then the priest (removing his chasuble if necessary) goes to each one, and, with 
the help ... Until 2016, the relevant rubric in the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's 
... for the rite to be chosen "from among all members of the People of God," and ... 
women for the washing of feet ritual has taken place in many communities for a... [DOC] [TLE] Francis orders change to Foot Washing Rite on Holy Thursday to ... [PAR] Jan 21, 2016 ... Francis orders change to Foot Washing Rite on Holy Thursday to include ... on 
Holy Thursday in the optional foot washing rite during the Mass of the ... or follow 
the traditional practice of washing only male feet, which ...