A priest from the Italian city of Manduria, in the province of Taranto, refused to wash the feet of non-Christian migrants from Asia and Africa. Reported by the publication Nuovo Quotidiano di Puglia. The incident became known after one of the people who were present on Maundy Thursday at the mass posted a corresponding photo on his Facebook page with the caption: 'Shame when racism ascends to the altar!' The Reverend Father's act has generated controversial comments in the media and social media. Many of the commentators directly accused the priest of intolerance and even racism. At the same time, none of the commentators raised the question of what the non-religious migrants did at the service in a Christian church. Washing of feet is a traditional part of the pre-Easter service for the Catholic Church. Pope Francis washed the feet of migrants more than once and even kissed them. The priest's refusal to do the same caused many not only bewilderment, but also indignation. At the same time, among the Catholic believers, there were also those who rightly noted that during the Last Supper Christ washed the feet of not just anyone, but his disciples. This is directly indicated by the narration of the Gospel of John, to which this rite goes back.
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