[rollo tomasi]

Reading the interview I can see his overall point about the State nurturing religious freedom; however the whole washing of feet was a lot more Spiritual in nature/teaching. The explicit service of the actual washing of feet is a very secondary lesson. The main lesson was to pass on the revelation (Of Christ) from the Apostles to those they preach to. Christ was connecting the revelation of who, God the Father is, through His actions/previous actions/teachings.

Jesus commanded the Apostles to do as He did, hence spread the Gospel/reveal who God really is, not literally wash feet for an earthly purpose/service. Contrary to what the headline says. (Great Commission).

This Pope, jeez, is a convoluted creature which makes him dangerous from a Spiritual POV.

[sparklite2]

I disagree. The Commission in the headline as elaborated in the excerpt ...

“Matthew’s Gospel, where Jesus sends his disciples to all nations”

...has nothing to do with washing of feet.