Kaelee Collins

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kaelee Collins

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The conclave begins Wednesday. This comes after Pope Francis died at 88 years old back on April 21. Cardinal electors will be tasked with selecting the 267th Pope of the Catholic church. With the conclusion of the official mourning period for Pope Francis comes a shift in focus to the conclave–who will be the next pope? While there are a few “top contenders,” 22News dug a little deeper into the process itself, which is rooted in tradition from over 2,000 years ago.

1 month ago | wwlp.com | Kaelee Collins

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The conclave begins Wednesday. This comes after Pope Francis died at 88 years old back on April 21. Cardinal electors will be tasked with selecting the 267th Pope of the Catholic church. With the conclusion of the official mourning period for Pope Francis comes a shift in focus to the conclave–who will be the next pope? While there are a few “top contenders,” 22News dug a little deeper into the process itself, which is rooted in tradition from over 2,000 years ago.

1 month ago | wwlp.com | Kaelee Collins

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Over 200 people were at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield this morning for the Hampden County DA’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Annual Conference. The YAB is made up of 55 students from 24 high schools in Hampden County. Throughout the school year, they work with the DA’s office to identify some of the main issues young people face today. Their work culminates with this conference, where they get to present their findings and recommendations.

1 month ago | wwlp.com | Kaelee Collins

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Catholics all over the world and here in western Massachusetts are grieving the loss of Pope Francis. Vatican officials say the 88-year-old died early this morning. We are now learning the cause of his death after months of health issues. The news of Pope Francis’ passing, less than 24 hours after he publicly celebrated Mass for Easter Sunday, came as a shock for many, despite his recent battle with pneumonia.

1 month ago | wwlp.com | Kaelee Collins

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The city of Westfield commemorated the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution on Monday in a ceremony held at Parker Memorial Park. The event included patriotic music, prayer, and a recount of the historical battles of Lexington and Concord. It was on April 19, 1775, that American troops clashed with British soldiers, triggering the Revolutionary War.