The Holy Thursday ritual has become a hallmark of Francis' papacy.

The pope left chocolate eggs as gifts during his surprise visit to Casa di Leda, a group home for incarcerated women with small children.

Making it more difficult for families to visit prisoners, or have any contact with them, is contrary to respect for human life and dignity.

It costs more to be poor in the United States.

Pope Francis reminds us that we must "cleanse, heal and restore" the sinner, including those returning to society from prisons.

Catholics raise voices against the use of solitary confinement.