A most humbling gesture for peace.

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I was shocked when I saw the picture this morning. I cried. Here's our Pope Francis, down on his knees, kissing the feet of his visitors from Sudan. He said, "I am asking you as a brother to stay in peace. I am asking you with my heart, let us go forward." I recall one incident when medieval Pope Innocent III kissed the foot of Francis of Assisi, in utter admiration, for Francis, in his poverty, put the church to shame. Here is Pope Francis, the 82 year old pontiff, obviously overwhelmed by the arrogance of warring leaders of many nations, humbly begging for peace. I am deeply touched.