CHRIS LIVESAY:
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It's a tradition that dates back centuries, the leader of the Catholic Church washing feet, just like Jesus washed the feet of the twelve apostles. Only Pope Leo is doing it his way. These are the feet of 12 priests, a return to tradition after his predecessor, Pope Francis, chose to wash the feet of prisoners instead. It's one of the signs of Pope Leo charting his own path, says CBS News Vatican analyst Father Anthony Figueiredo. Pope Francis's pontificate was choppy. It was turbulent. Pope Leo, I would say, wants a Church that is secure.
CHRIS LIVESAY:
00:00:58
When it comes to symbols, you can see it in the liturgical dress. Leo is more old fashioned. But when it comes to actions, the American pontiff is beginning to be more bold. Take this week, imploring world leaders and President Trump by name to find an off-ramp to the war in Iran. Hopefully, he's looking for a way to decrease the amount of violence, of bombing, which would be a significant contribution to removing the hatred that's being created and that's increasing constantly in the Middle East and elsewhere. And on Palm Sunday, Pope Leo told the tens of thousands gathered here that God does not listen to the prayers of those with blood on their hands. Later today, he will perform the ritual of the Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum with another return to tradition. He will carry the cross himself. Errol. All right, Chris Livesay live from Rome for us. Chris, thanks.
