Catholics across Connecticut expressed joy, pride, and surprise following the historic election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope.

A large crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers Thursday, as Pope Francis’ successor was announced to be Pope Leo XIV, the American Robert Prevost. In Connecticut,

The Connecticut Senate has approved a compromise bill requiring a multi-state consortium to negotiate lower costs for e-books.

CT Catholic leaders said they were not expecting the decision to come so soon, but that Pope Leo XIV is level-headed and well-qualified.

She noted the significance of the new pope’s chosen name. “Leo XIII was the father of Catholic Social Teaching – reminding us of the importance of affirming the rights and dignity of workers. I am hopeful Leo XIV will follow in his tradition,” she said.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong called Trump’s executive order “unconstitutional” and “un-American.”

These people have not [legally] lost their right to vote, but because of logistical barriers, they have in fact lost their right to vote,” the state’s top elections official said.

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Catholics across Connecticut expressed joy, pride, and surprise Thursday following the historic election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope. Catholics across Connecticut expressed joy, pride, and surprise Thursday following the historic election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope.

A large crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers Thursday, as Pope Francis’ successor was announced to be Pope Leo XIV, the American Robert Prevost.