/tags/catholicism Catholicism en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Thu, 08 May 2025 16:09:30 GMT /news/2025-05-08/cardinal-robert-prevost-becomes-the-first-american-pope-choosing-the-name-leo-xiv Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, chose the name Pope Leo XIV. Thu, 08 May 2025 16:09:30 GMT /news/2025-05-08/cardinal-robert-prevost-becomes-the-first-american-pope-choosing-the-name-leo-xiv Sarah Ventre, Daniel Burke /austin/2022-01-06/where-to-get-rosca-de-reyes-in-austin-to-celebrate-epiphany Many Latino bakeries in Austin have prepared Rosca de Reyes (or kings� cake) today, which is Día de Los Reyes. In Christianity, the holiday commemorates the day the three wise men brought Jesus gifts after his birth. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:00:10 GMT /austin/2022-01-06/where-to-get-rosca-de-reyes-in-austin-to-celebrate-epiphany Marisa Charpentier /news/2018-08-03/will-pope-francis-rejection-of-the-death-penalty-change-texas-catholics-stance From Texas Standard:Pope Francis says the death penalty is "inadmissible" under all circumstances. The Vatican announced the change Thursday what the� Fri, 03 Aug 2018 19:37:18 GMT /news/2018-08-03/will-pope-francis-rejection-of-the-death-penalty-change-texas-catholics-stance Joy Diaz /health/2014-02-24/112-years-later-seton-hospital-founders-daughters-of-charity-are-moving-on The Daughters of Charity came to Austin in 1902, in response to a letter writing campaign by a group of local women. Their mission: to build and operate a� Mon, 24 Feb 2014 17:03:57 GMT /health/2014-02-24/112-years-later-seton-hospital-founders-daughters-of-charity-are-moving-on Mark Gwin /life-arts/2013-03-29/humble-gestures-are-new-popes-symbol-of-service Pope Francis surprised many this week by washing the feet of young inmates in prison instead of priests in a grand basilica. The ceremony emulates the way Jesus washed the feet of his 12 disciples. On this Easter weekend, we consider the meaning behind Pope Francis' break with tradition. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:46:00 GMT /life-arts/2013-03-29/humble-gestures-are-new-popes-symbol-of-service Scott Simon /politics/2013-03-19/for-pope-francis-a-simple-mass-and-a-call-to-protect-the-poor The new pope pledged to "embrace with tender affection the whole of humanity, especially the poorest, the weakest, the least important." Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:26:00 GMT /politics/2013-03-19/for-pope-francis-a-simple-mass-and-a-call-to-protect-the-poor Mark Memmott /austin/2013-03-13/new-pope-francis-a-mystery-for-many-austinites The eyes of much of the world were on the Vatican this afternoon for the announcement that a new pope had been elected.Pope Francis of Argentina is the� Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:39:25 GMT /austin/2013-03-13/new-pope-francis-a-mystery-for-many-austinites Andrew Weber, Trey Shaar /politics/2013-03-13/video-white-smoke-bells-signal-new-pope-has-been-selected White smoke emerged from a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel signaling the selection of a new pope. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:42:00 GMT /politics/2013-03-13/video-white-smoke-bells-signal-new-pope-has-been-selected Eyder Peralta /politics/2013-03-13/argentinas-cardinal-bergoglio-is-the-new-pope-he-will-be-francis On the second day of their conclave, 115 Roman Catholic cardinals settled on their selection. Now, the new pontiff faces the challenge of leading a church that is confronting many challenges. His chosen name honors a saint known for works of mercy and a simple lifestyle. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:07:00 GMT /politics/2013-03-13/argentinas-cardinal-bergoglio-is-the-new-pope-he-will-be-francis Mark Memmott /politics/2013-03-13/no-pope-yet-black-smoke-rises-after-morning-votes-on-day-2-of-conclave Catholics around the world are watching the roof of the Vatican again to learn if their church has a new pope. If they see black smoke, that means the church's cardinals still haven't decided. White smoke and bells signal that a pope has been chosen. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:20:00 GMT /politics/2013-03-13/no-pope-yet-black-smoke-rises-after-morning-votes-on-day-2-of-conclave Mark Memmott