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Dr. Matthew Bunson and Senior Vatican Analyst for the National Catholic Register Edward Pentin discuss the funeral and legacy of Pope Francis.

Register Radio host Dr. Matthew Bunson discusses the death and legacy of Pope Francis with Senior Vatican Analyst for EWTN News Frank Rocca.

We are now only days away from the highly anticipated canonization of the first Millennial saint, Blessed Carlo Acutis, on April 27. Courtney Mares, Rome Correspondent for Catholic News Agency, joins us from the Eternal City. Across the US and even in secularizing Western Europe, this Lent had witnessed increases in conversions. We talk to Register correspondent Matt McDonald and Jane Tomaszewski, one of the newest members entering the Church.

Fr. Jeffrey Kirby on Lent and Holy Week and Register correspondent Solène Tadié on Coco Chanel and the Hungary Conference.

Should Catholics identify as “feminists?” That was the question posed to a panel of some of the most prominent female Catholic thinkers at a recent conference. The conference’s organizer, Abigail Favale and Register senior editor Jonathan Liedl to tell us more. We are approaching the tenth anniversary of the deaths of the Ethiopian Martyrs at the hands of ISIS. We talk with Alberto Fernandez on the legacy of these martyrs for the faith.

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican last Sunday and is expected now to face two months of rest and recovery. Is this a new phase in his pontificate. This week on Register Radio, we talk to Frank Rocca, EWTN News Senior Vatican Analyst. And, as we move closer to Holy Week, the Register has taken a long look at the Art of Holy Week. We are joined by Sister Mary Madeline Todd from Aquinas College and a contributor to our coverage.

Catholic business leaders and innovators are leaving their mark on the world of entrepreneurship. We talk to Register Senior Editor Jonathan Liedl and Register contributor James Day. And, as the country of Syria labors to establish order and peace in the aftermath of the fall of the Assad regime, Christians and religious minorities have been caught in the upheaval. We are joined by EWTN News Contributor Alberto Fernandez with analysis.

This week on Register Radio, Register contributor Fr. Jeffrey Kirby helps us to step into the “Mystery of Lent.” And Senior Vatican Analyst Frank Rocca gives an update on Pope Francis’ health.

Pope Francis has been undergoing care and battling pneumonia now for some two weeks, even as Catholics and non—Catholics alike pray for his recovery. This week on Register Radio we are joined by EWTN Senior Vatican Analyst, Frank Rocca with the latest from Rome. And then, we hear from Register contributors Katie Warner and Debbie Cowden on how to get the most out of Lent.

The university of Notre Dame is facing criticism for the recent DEI declaration by its chief academic officer. Register senior editor, Jonathan Liedl, reports. And then, Register staff writer, Matthew McDonald, looks at JD Vance’s claims about abortion and free speech in Scotland.

President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of executive orders focusing on transgender ideology. What is the Catholic response to the executive orders? This week we are joined by Register contributor Jennifer Roback Morse to discuss Bishop Robert Barron’s recent public assessment. And then, Register Senior Correspondent Edward Pentin talks to us about the deepening crisis of faith facing England.

Artificial Intelligence, AI, is emerging as one of the most influential technological developments in recent decades. What should Catholics think? This week on Register Radio we are joined by Courtney Mares, Rome correspondent for Catholic News Agency. And then, the Register has been taking a close look at Marriage and Courtship. Register senior editor Jonathan Liedl tells us what we found.

A conflict between the US bishops’ conference and the Trump administration over immigration caught the media’s attention. EWTN News contributor Alberto Fernandez gives us a broader, more global perspective on the Catholic Church and issues of migration. We take a look with Register columnist Susanna Spencer at how to preserve the biggest blessings of Catholic education.

A ceasefire began Jan. 19 between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas in Gaza after 15 months of fighting. We bring you analysis of the latest developments in this tenuously calm moment in the Middle East. Then we discuss the historical highlights of President Donald Trump’s first week back at the White House. And finally, we remember the anniversary of Roe v. Wade as we reflect on the ongoing quest to changes hearts and laws in favor of unborn human life.

Register writers Matthew McDonald and Shannon Mullen join us to discuss the L.A. wildfires and their impacts. Then Register senior writer Jonathan Liedl joins to discuss the new Milwaukee bishop and Notre Dame football's appearance in the National Championship game.

In a political earthquake in North America, Justin Trudeau, prime minister of Canada for the last nine years, has announced his resignation. What is his grim record when it comes to Catholics? We discuss this with Register senior writer Peter Laffin. A new archbishop for Washington DC arrives, and we hear about the significance of the archdiocese in the nation’s capital from Register staff writer Matt McDonald.

This week on Register Radio we are joined by Teresa Tomeo to discuss the Jubilee and her new book, Italy’s Shrines and Wonders. And then, Register Senior Writer Peter Laffin gives us a preview of 2025 for Catholics and political life.

As 2024 draws to an end we discuss what’s happened this year at the Vatican and at home in the US. EWTN News’ senior Vatican analyst Francis Rocca gives us a look back at papal trips, papal teachings and papal prayers of Pope Francis. Then, Register staff writer Peter Laffin walks us through the top events in the US Church this past year.

In the week before Christmas, Pope Francis made a visit to Corsica to talk about traditional popular piety. It’s a fitting theme as Christians everywhere prepare to contemplate the Nativity of Jesus. Catholic News Agency’s Hannah Brockhaus traveled with the pope and brings us a report. We also get a glimpse of Christmas preparations from a Catholic pastor and preview of Christmas homilies. We talk to Register contributor Father Dwight Longenecker.

This week the long rule of the Assad regime fell after insurgents entered the capital of Damascus and Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia. To help us understand the gravity of this historic event, EWTN News’ Alberto Fernandez gives us insights particularly into what this moment means for Syrian Christians. Then, tis the season for holiday movies and music. We get a preview of some new faith-based flicks as well as some classic ones grounded in the true meaning of Christmas from Register staff writer Joseph Pronechen.