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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
NFL quarterback Zach Wilson marries partner Nicolette in beautiful New York wedding
NFL quarterback Zach Wilson and his partner Nicolette tied the knot on Saturday in a classy Manhattan wedding. Wilson, now a member of the Dolphins, began his career in New York as he spent his first three seasons with the Jets. And the 25-year-old returned to the Big Apple this weekend as he and Nicolette (formerly Dellanno) wed at St. Patrick's Cathedral. In an Instagram story posted by Kennedy Stidham, the wife of Wilson's former Broncos teammate Jarrett Stidham, the couple looked to be in good spirits as they walked out of the church and raised their arms in the air. The newlyweds could later be seen sharing a first dance and cutting their wedding cake in front of their guests. Wilson wore a classic black tux for the occasion, while Nicolette kept things similarly traditional with a flowy white wedding dress. The couple, who met in 2022, looked overjoyed as they cut their cake during their party She later wrote on her Instagram story that it had been the 'best night ever,' with the couple celebrating their nuptials at the fancy Rainbow Room following their ceremony. The couple, who have been linked since 2022, announced their engagement last June after Wilson popped the question in Italy. Nicolette later gushed about her beau as she posted about the milestone and showed off her new ring. 'Zach, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me,' she captioned a photo of her wearing a ring alongside Wilson. 'Everyday I admire your strength and i'm so incredibly proud of you. 'I'm so in love with you and can't wait to spend the rest of our lives together i love you.' Dellanno, a native of New Jersey, met Wilson while he was playing for the Jets. Wilson spent his 2024 NFL season as a backup for the Denver Broncos, but did not see the field Wilson and Dellanno traveled to Hawaii for their friends' wedding earlier this year The team replaced him with Aaron Rodgers after two difficult seasons at the helm, but Wilson was thrust into action once again during the 2023 season after Rodgers injured his Achilles in his debut for the team. Wilson was traded to the Broncos the following year, and he did not see the field in Denver as he served as the third-string quarterback behind Bo Nix and Stidham. Wilson then signed a one-year, $6million deal with Miami that could rise to $10million with incentives, according to multiple reports. He is expected to back up Tua Tagovailoa on the Dolphins.
Malay Mail
09-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
‘A blessing': First-ever American pope embraced by US Catholics as a sign of hope
NEW YORK, May 9 — US Catholics flocked to churches across the country in a celebratory mood to mark the 'excitement' of the first-ever American pontiff following yesterday's election of Pope Leo, who worshippers hoped would bring back lapsed believers. Outside Manhattan's imposing St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rosaria Vigorito, 66, said she could 'feel the excitement just in the few minutes I've been walking around.' The Miami artist said she hoped Pope Leo, a 69-year-old from Chicago who spent much of his career in Peru, would be a reformist. 'I have one issue with the Catholic Church that I'm hoping they'll correct, and that is allowing women to become priests,' she said, a crucifix around her neck. 'I think Mary Magdalene was an important apostle. There was a press release issued by the Vatican years ago — they called her the apostle to the apostles.' A person lights a candle inside St. Patrick's Cathedral after the news that Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States was elected the new pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV, in New York City May 8, 2025. — Reuters pic Crowds of faithful and journalists had gathered outside the church that first opened its doors in 1879, with hundreds of worshippers filing in to pray and light candles. Oscar Salvador, 45, a labourer from Mexico, said he hoped Leo would be able to stem the tide of people leaving the church. 'I believe it is a blessing for the people of America,' he said. 'Hopefully, he will leave a good legacy... so that more people stay in Catholicism, since lately we have seen many people leave for other religious sects.' A man waves a US flag on St Peter's Square as the newly elected pope is announced in The Vatican, on May 8, 2025. — AFP pic 'A bit surprised' In Houston, the sprawling Texas city where more than a quarter of residents reportedly identify as Catholic, Azul Montemayor said she was 'a bit surprised.' 'I was not expecting an American to be elected and I'm just hoping that he carries on (pope) Francis's legacy of just being more inclusive' and 'doesn't get swayed by more conservative ideology' popular now under US President Donald Trump, said the 29-year-old examinations officer. Analyst Ciro Benitez, 41, told AFP that Leo's multiculturalism was a sign 'that we can expand to different kinds of cultures, (and) I guess, to the world.' In Washington, Peruvian diplomat Julio Aiana, 32, said 'we are happy that now we have a pope who is half Peruvian' — referring to the nationality Robert Francis Prevost acquired while ministering there years before becoming pope. 'I believe that the times are changing,' Aiana said. Reverend Monsignor W. Ronald Jameson, director of St. Matthews cathedral, told AFP Leo 'was a friend of pope Francis — and he has the ability to really listen and reflect on what was said, and to implement those various ideas he heard.' In Los Angeles, Francis Fah attended a special mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels to offer special prayers for Leo, as the first American pope. 'I think that maybe this is a sign that hopefully he can do something to get some peace and stability in the country,' she told AFP. Back in New York, worshipper Tim Anderson, 61, said Leo's strength would lie in his languages — reportedly speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese — in addition to reading Latin and German. 'I'm still working on English so I think it's gonna be interesting in this day and age where there's so much craziness,' he laughed. 'Maybe he can bring back a little bit of what I remember as a child growing up a Roman Catholic — and how full the churches were back then.' Worshippers gather at the Saint Clement Church for a mass celebration after the naming of US Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new Pope Leo XIV in Chicago, Illinois May 8, 2025. — AFP pic 'Welcoming to everybody'? Vigorito said she wanted Leo 'to bring us together.' She acknowledged the new pontiff would have a daunting task to 'do as much as (he) can as a religious leader, because we deal with a lot of secular politics and issues.' 'I would love the new pope to help, especially with conflicts in any way possible, like in Ukraine,' she said. Salvador also voiced hope Leo 'can reconcile the countries that are at war and help them to reach peace so that we do not continue on this violent path.' People attend a mass after the selection of newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on May 8, 2025. — AFP pic Having an American pope 'will help bring more people to the Catholic Church, and even those that have walked away — maybe they'll get reengaged,' added Vigorito. Annie Elm from North Carolina paid tribute to Francis, calling him 'wonderful' and praising his legacy. 'He loved everybody. He lived very modestly,' she said. 'He was very humble.' Elm also said she hoped Leo would be 'very kind and caring — welcoming to everybody.' — AFP
