Pope Leo XIV reactions: Americans, global leaders cheer for Chicago native
Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY, ITALY) — Americans and world leaders are cheering for the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, whose name is Robert Francis Prevost. The 69-year-old, who hails from Chicago, is
Pope Leo XIV pledges to 'build bridges' in 1st remarks as pontiff
akub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — Pope Leo XIV’s first message to the world shortly after becoming the new pontiff focused on bringing more peace to the world and connections. The new pope stood and
What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope
Antonio Masiello/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — The Catholic Church has a new pope. American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the 267th pontiff. He has chosen the name Leo XIV, a senior cardinal deacon announced. The 69-year-old Chicago
Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes 1st American pope
(VATICAN CITY) — The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday, signaling that the 133 cardinals working inside had reached a two-thirds majority to elect a new pope for the
'Habemus papum': Here's what happens immediately after a new pope is chosen
Dan Kitwood/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — Pope Francis has been laid to rest, the conclave has been assembled and, after due deliberation by the participating cardinals, the world at last has seen white smoke wafting from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that
India says it intercepted 'drones and missiles' fired by Pakistan
Sabir Mazhar/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON) — India claimed on Thursday morning to have intercepted “drones and missiles” fired by Pakistan at a several military targets throughout northern and western India, saying the overnight attack amounted to
McKibbin Media Group Hosting 12-Hour Charity Radiothon Friday for YMCA Kids
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) – K105.3 is proud to announce its annual 12-Hour Charity Radiothon, taking place on Friday, May 9, to benefit the Jackson YMCA Youth Programs. This special event honors the legacy of Jamie McKibbin on
Federal Grant to Support Major Street Improvements on Jackson’s East Side
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The City of Jackson has received a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support major street improvements on the city’s east side. The funding will go toward the East
Swatting Incident Puts Middle School on Lockdown
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A Jackson middle school was briefly placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a threatening prank phone call triggered a police response. Officials say the Middle School at Parkside went into lockdown around 1:15
Scoreboard roundup — 5/7/25
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONKnicks 91, Celtics 90Nuggets 106, Thunder 149 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEPanthers 3, Maple Leafs 4Stars 3, Jets 2 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLGuardians 8, Nationals 6Astros 9,