Connecticut Catholics react to historic election of First American pope

NORWICH, CT (WFSB) - Catholics across Connecticut expressed joy, pride, and surprise following the historic election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope. On Thursday, Prevost, who took the name Pope Leo XIV, became the first American …

Catholics in Connecticut filled with jubilation over new pope

Many people are wondering what kind of impact this election will have on the future of the Catholic church around the world and here at home, and whether Pope Leo will follow a similar path as Pope Francis.

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Celebrate the New Pope With Some of Connecticut’s Finest Kielbasa

I heard the news that we have a new pope as I shopped at Big Y, and I found a unique way for us Connecticut Catholics to celebrate this historic day. We have a Masters of meat in New Britain, his name is Martin Rosol's Inc., and for generations us …

This Small Connecticut Brewery Just Named One of the Best in the USA

Tucked away on a historic farm in Branford, Connecticut, sits Caius Farm Brewery, which just walked away with a silver medal at the World Beer Cup, a global showdown where the planet’s top brewers duke it out for hops-fueled glory.  Not only did Caius Farm …

Democratic Connecticut senator explains why party's approval rating is low ahead of 2026

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, a Democrat, explained during a podcast on Thursday that he believes his party's approval rating is "in the toilet" because the party is not being tough enough on President Donald Trump. The party's rating in …

Large Sports Bar Abruptly Closes Only Connecticut Location

Another business in Connecticut looks like it has closed its doors for good. I love when chains choose to open a Connecticut location. It makes me happy to see they're giving our state a chance. We definitely have a great food scene here, so I always …

Connecticut law enforcement families honor those who died in the line of duty

Dozens of people in Connecticut are bike riding their way to Washington, D.C. in honor of officers who have died in the line of duty. There are 25 riders from New England who are riding 300 miles for remembrance. From Hartford, all the way down to …

Connecticut Armenians Hold Genocide Commemoration

HARTFORD — The Connecticut Commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the beginning of the Armenian Genocide took place in the magnificent and historic Hall of the House of Representatives at the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford on April 26, 2025. John …

Connecticut State Police arrest man accused in Providence kidnapping

23-year-old Angel Martinez, of Providence. (Connecticut State Police)MADISON, Conn. (WLNE) — Connecticut State Police said that a fugitive from justice arrested in Providence after an alleged gunpoint kidnapping in Providence. 23-year-old Angel Martinez, …