Pope Francis kneels in confession after the celebration of a penitential celebration in St Peter?????s Basilica at the Vatican on March 9, 2018. The penance service in St. Peter?????s Basilica marked the start of the worldwide celebration of ?????24 Hours for the Lord,????? a period when at least one church in every diocese was invited to be open all night for confession and eucharistic adoration. After delivering his homily at the service, Pope Francis walked to one of the confessionals in the basilica and knelt in front of a priest to confess his sins. Then he went to a confessional, put on a purple stole and waited each penitent to approach. He heard confessions for one hour. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM