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Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jesy Nelson's surprising nod to Little Mix in twins' names and sweet meaning
Jesy Nelson's choice of names for her twin daughters have strong meanings with a link to both the future and past Jesy Nelso has appeared to make a surprising nod to one of her former Little Mix bandmembers as she shared the adorable names of her tiny twin daughters. The singer, 33, has lived in hospital for the past ten weeks with partner Zion Foster to keep their babies safe and today revealed that she has given birth after an induced labour. The Mirror understands doctors had planned to induce Jesy's labour once the twins were deemed big and strong enough around the 32 week stage. Sharing photos of both herself and Zion cradling their daughters, she told her followers that it "all happened so quickly" and that they were "healthy and fighting strong". She added: "We've never felt more in love. Everybody meet Ocean Jade Nelson-Foster and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster. Born on 15.05.2025." The name Ocean, derived from the Greek word keanós, is often associated with power and mystery, but can also be seen as a symbol of new beginnings and hope. Coupling that with the middle name Jade - also the name of one of her former band mates - could potentially be seen as an olive branch to her former friend. Jesy famously distanced herself from Jade Thirlwall, Perie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock after she quit the band in 2020. Her choice of name for her other daughter Story draws a connection with creativity, imagination and adventure. It's derived from Old Norse storr, meaning 'large' or 'big'. Her middle name Monroe is of Scottish and Irish Gaelic origin and is a gender-neutral name, meaning mouth of the River Roe, referring to a specific river in Northern Ireland. There's also an edge of Hollywood glamour to it as Marilyn Monroe is naturally attached to the name. Jesy has documented her difficult and emotional pregnancy for fans over the last few months. Jesy had emergency surgery in April after the babies developed twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome - a rare condition which could have been fatal for one or both twins. After her operation, Jesy said: 'We feel so grateful and blessed that these little babies are still going strong,' And thankfully the twins progress has been positive throughout the remainder of the pregnancy. In May Jesy had posted black and white photos of herself with a giant bump and new scans of her twins. She wrote: 'Muma Nelson and Papa Foster' and added a heart emoji. In another set of photos she dubbed Zion 'my husband'. She has been dating Zion, from South London, since November 2022 and in May he ran the London Marathon to raise money for the Twins Trust, which offers support to families with twins. Speaking in the only interview during her pregnancy, Zion had said of the twins: 'They're giving us so much hope they're going to come out healthy. "Jesy and the twins have come through so much. There were so many times in this pregnancy we didn't think we'd get to where we are now. ''Their strength has been unmatched. We literally feel like we know them already just because of how much they've overcome. 'Their characters are so strong. They're so brave.'
News18
22-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
Who Is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, The Acting Head Of Vatican After Pope Francis' Death?
Last Updated: Cardinal Kevin Farrell, former Bishop of Dallas, is now the Vatican's interim leader after Pope Francis' death, overseeing funeral arrangements and conclave preparations. Following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican's interim leadership has been assumed by a U.S. cardinal until a new pope is elected. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, born in Dublin and later a naturalised American citizen, now holds this significant role. Farrell, a former Bishop of Dallas, serves as the 'camerlengo," responsible for managing the Vatican's temporal affairs following a pope's death or resignation. As camerlengo, Farrell's duties include officially confirming the pope's death, securing the pope's private quarters, and organising funeral arrangements. He also oversees the conclave's preparations, ensuring confidentiality and orderly voting. The 77-year-old holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and Irish Gaelic. His administrative skills and language proficiency have made him a valuable asset within the Church's central administration. Who Would Be The New Pontiff? A Look At Probables Pope Francis recognised Farrell's capabilities early on, appointing him in 2016 to lead the Vatican's Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life and later elevating him to cardinal. In 2019, he became camerlengo, and in 2023, he was also named president of the Vatican City State Supreme Court, the Commission for Confidential Matters, and the Committee for Investments. These roles highlight his influence over the Vatican's financial and administrative matters. How Pope Changed The Catholic Church, Why Did He Choose The Name Francis? Explained Farrell's ecclesiastical journey began in Dublin, where he was born in 1947. He pursued theological studies at the University of Salamanca in Spain and the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Ordained on December 24, 1978, he initially served as a chaplain at the University of Monterrey in Mexico. In 1984, he joined the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., taking on roles such as director of the Spanish Catholic Center and executive director of Catholic Charitable Organizations. Pope John Paul II appointed him as an auxiliary bishop of Washington in 2001, where he served until becoming the Bishop of Dallas in 2007. His swift rise within the Vatican hierarchy continued under Pope Francis, who appointed him to oversee family life and subsequently made him a cardinal. Farrell's extensive experience in the U.S. and his pivotal roles within the Vatican demonstrate his adeptness at managing both pastoral and administrative duties. His leadership during this transitional period at the Vatican underscores his critical role in the Church's continuity and governance. First Published: April 22, 2025, 08:15 IST
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Meet the US cardinal now running the Vatican
Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected. He is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, a Dublin-born cleric who became a naturalized American citizen after spending many years ministering in the United States. Farrell, a former Bishop of Dallas, holds the position of 'camerlengo' (or chamberlain) which tasks him with 'overseeing and administering the temporal goods and rights of the Apostolic See' following the death or resignation of a pope. It is the camerlengo's job to 'officially ascertain the Pope's death,' place seals on the pope's bedroom and study and make funeral preparations. The camerlengo is also tasked with making practical arrangements for the conclave, to ensure the confidentiality of proceedings and orderly voting. Wearing white choir dress and a red stole (a vestment), he presides over the ceremonial service of the certification of death, 'a first moment of prayer' following the death of the pope, and the placing of the body into a wooden and zinc coffin, according to a liturgical book for papal funeral rites which Francis had updated last year. He draws up 'the authentic act of death' which is then attached to the death certificate that has been drawn up by the Vatican's Director of the Department of Health and Hygiene. On Monday evening, the Vatican press office said Francis died of a stroke and heart failure. The camerlengo's powers are limited to the day-to-day administration of the Vatican and he chairs a committee of three other cardinals as he carries out his duties. When serious matters arise, he must consult with the wider body of cardinals. Nevertheless, during the papal interregnum - the period between the death of one pope and the election of another - the camerlengo can request financial information from Vatican departments including details of any 'extraordinary business' taking place. He can also demand 'the budget and consolidated financial statement of the Holy See for the previous year, as well as the budget for the following year,' according to the constitution of the church's central administration. During a papal interregnum, all leaders of the Vatican offices cease to carry out their work aside from the camerlengo and two others. Farrell is a well-qualified camerlengo. The 77-year-old is unusual for a high-ranking church leader in holding a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA), from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. Farrell is the highest-ranking US bishop in the church's central administration and known as a strong decision maker and organizer who has the advantage of being a fluent English and Spanish speaker, the two most widely spoken languages in the global church. He is also known to speak Italian and Irish Gaelic. Farrell's expertise caught the attention of Pope Francis who made him one of his most trusted collaborators. In 2016, Francis appointed the then Bishop of Dallas to be the leader of the Vatican's family life, later making him a cardinal and then, three years later, choosing him for the important and sensitive position of camerlengo. But they weren't the only responsibilities Francis gave the cardinal. In 2023, the pope appointed Farrell as President of the Vatican City state supreme court while naming him president of both the Vatican's 'Commission for Confidential Matters' and 'Committee for Investments,' the latter designed to guarantee to the ethical nature of the Holy See's financial investments. Farrell was also chosen to sit on the boards overseeing the Holy See's property portfolio and the administration of Vatican City State. Born in 1947, he left Ireland as a teenager and joined the Legionaries of Christ, a religious order founded in Mexico in 1941 which would later be plagued by the revelations of abuse by its founder, Marcial Maciel. Farrell, however, left the group decades before Maciel was revealed to have sexually abused dozens of minors. The future cardinal studied in Spain and Rome and then worked in Mexico and the US. In 1984 he became a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington DC and went on to hold senior positions in the capitol's local church. He would later face questions about what he knew regarding the case of former cardinal and Archbishop of Washington, Theodore McCarrick, found guilty by a church trial of abusing minors and of sexual misconduct against adult trainee priests. Farrell denied any knowledge of McCarrick's behavior. 'Did I ever know? No. Did I ever suspect? No. Did he ever abuse any seminarian in Washington? No,' he said. While leading the Vatican's Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, the cardinal appointed two women to senior positions in his department and has said that his successor could be a non-cleric. 'My expertise is getting people to do the job, people who are qualified to do the job,' he has said. Service at high-level in the church seems to be in the family blood with one of Farrell's brothers, Brian, also a priest and a bishop and has spent many years working in the Vatican. He backed the pope's merciful approach to divorced and remarried Catholics, with Francis opening the door to them receiving communion. 'Fundamentally, this is about meeting people where they are,' Farrell explained. The cardinal described opposition to the late pope as 'vicious' and 'unprecedented' but insisted Francis had bought the church closer to the fundamentals of Christianity. As the church prepares for a new pontiff, Farrell will seek to ensure the transition is as smooth and seamless as possible.
CNN
21-04-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Meet the US cardinal now running the Vatican
Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected. He is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, a Dublin-born cleric who became a naturalized American citizen after spending many years ministering in the United States. Farrell, a former Bishop of Dallas, holds the position of 'camerlengo' (or chamberlain) which tasks him with 'overseeing and administering the temporal goods and rights of the Apostolic See' following the death or resignation of a pope. It is the camerlengo's job to 'officially ascertain the Pope's death,' place seals on the pope's bedroom and study and make funeral preparations. The camerlengo is also tasked with making practical arrangements for the conclave, to ensure the confidentiality of proceedings and orderly voting. Wearing white choir dress and a red stole (a vestment), he presides over the ceremonial service of the certification of death, 'a first moment of prayer' following the death of the pope, and the placing of the body into a wooden and zinc coffin, according to a liturgical book for papal funeral rites which Francis had updated last year. He draws up 'the authentic act of death' which is then attached to the death certificate that has been drawn up by the Vatican's Director of the Department of Health and Hygiene. On Monday evening, the Vatican press office said Francis died of a stroke and heart failure. The camerlengo's powers are limited to the day-to-day administration of the Vatican and he chairs a committee of three other cardinals as he carries out his duties. When serious matters arise, he must consult with the wider body of cardinals. Nevertheless, during the papal interregnum - the period between the death of one pope and the election of another - the camerlengo can request financial information from Vatican departments including details of any 'extraordinary business' taking place. He can also demand 'the budget and consolidated financial statement of the Holy See for the previous year, as well as the budget for the following year,' according to the constitution of the church's central administration. During a papal interregnum, all leaders of the Vatican offices cease to carry out their work aside from the camerlengo and two others. Farrell is a well-qualified camerlengo. The 77-year-old is unusual for a high-ranking church leader in holding a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA), from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. Farrell is the highest-ranking US bishop in the church's central administration and known as a strong decision maker and organizer who has the advantage of being a fluent English and Spanish speaker, the two most widely spoken languages in the global church. He is also known to speak Italian and Irish Gaelic. Farrell's expertise caught the attention of Pope Francis who made him one of his most trusted collaborators. In 2016, Francis appointed the then Bishop of Dallas to be the leader of the Vatican's family life, later making him a cardinal and then, three years later, choosing him for the important and sensitive position of camerlengo. But they weren't the only responsibilities Francis gave the cardinal. In 2023, the pope appointed Farrell as President of the Vatican City state supreme court while naming him president of both the Vatican's 'Commission for Confidential Matters' and 'Committee for Investments,' the latter designed to guarantee to the ethical nature of the Holy See's financial investments. Farrell was also chosen to sit on the boards overseeing the Holy See's property portfolio and the administration of Vatican City State. Born in 1947, he left Ireland as a teenager and joined the Legionaries of Christ, a religious order founded in Mexico in 1941 which would later be plagued by the revelations of abuse by its founder, Marcial Maciel. Farrell, however, left the group decades before Maciel was revealed to have sexually abused dozens of minors. The future cardinal studied in Spain and Rome and then worked in Mexico and the US. In 1984 he became a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington DC and went on to hold senior positions in the capitol's local church. He would later face questions about what he knew regarding the case of former cardinal and Archbishop of Washington, Theodore McCarrick, found guilty by a church trial of abusing minors and of sexual misconduct against adult trainee priests. Farrell denied any knowledge of McCarrick's behavior. 'Did I ever know? No. Did I ever suspect? No. Did he ever abuse any seminarian in Washington? No,' he said. While leading the Vatican's Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, the cardinal appointed two women to senior positions in his department and has said that his successor could be a non-cleric. 'My expertise is getting people to do the job, people who are qualified to do the job,' he has said. Service at high-level in the church seems to be in the family blood with one of Farrell's brothers, Brian, also a priest and a bishop and has spent many years working in the Vatican. He backed the pope's merciful approach to divorced and remarried Catholics, with Francis opening the door to them receiving communion. 'Fundamentally, this is about meeting people where they are,' Farrell explained. The cardinal described opposition to the late pope as 'vicious' and 'unprecedented' but insisted Francis had bought the church closer to the fundamentals of Christianity. As the church prepares for a new pontiff, Farrell will seek to ensure the transition is as smooth and seamless as possible.
CBS News
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Colorado 7th grader headed to National Spelling Bee honored by Aurora mayor
A 12-year-old from Aurora is preparing to represent Colorado and compete at the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. It's an achievement he's long waited for since watching his older brother place second in the national competition just three years ago. "He was pretty good at it, and I was intrigued," Vedanth Raju said. The 7th grader at Aurora Quest K-8, a gifted and talented magnet school in Aurora Public Schools, said he loves words. That includes the tricky, long ones that many people may not even be able to pronounce. "So, it's x-i-p-h-o-p-h-y-l-l-o-u-s," Raju spelled for CBS Colorado's Kelly Werthmann. "You can piece that together with root words." "That went over my head. I'm going to be real honest with you," Werthmann replied with a laugh. Just sit with Raju for a few minutes and you're bound to learn something new. "It's spelled s-a-m-h-a-i-n, and it means Halloween in Irish Gaelic," he said. "It's also really intriguing the different languages that come together to form the words." With support from his brother, Vikram, and a bit of sibling rivalry, the pre-teen is now gearing up for his own appearance on the national spelling bee stage in Washington, D.C. after winning the Colorado spelling bee as well as state science and engineering competition in the same week. "There's a lot of pressure from my brother because he was so successful," said Raju, "but he also teaches me a lot of spelling tips and things about the etymology." "I think it's really cool that I did that in the same week because those are two big achievements," he continued. His teachers, classmates, and now even city leaders think it's really cool, too. On Tuesday, Aurora's mayor surprised Raju with a special proclamation during a school assembly. "Now, therefore I, Mike Coffman, Mayor of the City of Aurora, do hereby proclaim March 25, 2025, as Vedanth Raju Day," the mayor said, which was followed by an eruption of cheers from students and staff. How does Raju feel about the honor and community support as he prepares for his biggest competition yet? Well, he'll spell it out for you. "I-n-c-r-e-d-i-b-l-e," he said. "I love Aurora and I'm really proud of myself and really happy that I get to represent this wonderful city." With just two months until the national spelling bee, Raju is kicking his studying into high gear, studying 3 to 4 hours on weekdays and upwards of 8 hours on the weekends. He and his family will head to Washington, D.C. for the competition on May 25.
