Sending message of hope to prisoners
Pope Francis’ concern for the welfare of people in prison was a hallmark of his papacy and has gone far beyond washing prisoners’ feet on Holy Thursday, as Jenny Brinkworth reports.
Pope Francis’ concern for the welfare of people in prison was a hallmark of his papacy and has gone far beyond washing prisoners’ feet on Holy Thursday, as Jenny Brinkworth reports.
Mel Monfries was awarded a Meritorious Award by the Department for Correctional Services earlier this year in recognition of her work as chaplain to incarcerated men over the past 20 years. At 78, she has lost none of her passion for helping the underdog.
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