Connecticut leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis, memorial masses planned

Pope Francis died on Monday morning, according to the Vatican. He was 88 years old and held the papacy for 12 years. CONNECTICUT, USA — Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church for the past 12 years, has passed away at the age of 88.   The head of the …

Connecticut's Catholic community remembers Pope Francis

Monday’s mass at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford was dedicated to Pope Francis. “He is in eternal life, this is life on earth, but he is in eternal life,” Mary Eudy, of New Britain, said. “I think I am going to miss his sense of humor, when I …

Connecticut Man Indicted On Federal Child Exploitation Charges

A federal grand jury in Hartford has returned a four-count indictment charging Donald S. Hammalian, Jr., 50, last residing in Newtown, with multiple child exploitation offenses, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut Marc H. …

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Connecticut

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Connecticut The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable …

Connecticut Catholics say they’ll miss Pope Francis

(WFSB) - Billions of Catholics mourned the loss of their leader. Pope Francis died Monday morning, just hours after celebrating Easter. Connecticut Catholics said the pontiff will be missed, but his legacy will live forever. Within hours of the …

The Three Best Orders of Poutine I’ve Ever Eaten in Connecticut

Are you sick of arguing about who has the best cheeseburger or pizza in Connecticut? Where's the best poutine you've ever had? Here are my three choices. I cannot resist Poutine on a restaurant or diner menu. Poutine originated in Quebec during the …

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Catholics in Connecticut mourn Pope Francis

Pope Francis died just hours after giving the traditional Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. News 12's Greg Thompson is at the Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist in Stamford. News 12 Staff • Apr 21, 2025, 11:41 AM • …

Econ Dev Groups Tap Harris

by Staff | Apr 24, 2025 8:40 pm Harris: One title, two orgs. Michael Harris is bringing his policy chops back to town to help steer Greater New Haven’s two economic development agencies. The Orange Street-based agencies — REX Development, which guides …

Tax Break Approved For Brewery Sq.

by Laura Glesby | Apr 24, 2025 8:53 pm Thomas Breen photo The Brewery Sq. complex at 19 River St. The Board of Alders unanimously approved a municipal tax break for two developers planning to renovate a Fair Haven apartment complex and double the number of …