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Matthew Bunson

Matthew Bunson

Matthew Bunson is vice president and editorial director of EWTN News. For the past 20 years, Dr. Bunson has been active in the area of Catholic social communications and education, including writing, editing, and teaching on a variety of topics related to Church history, the papacy, the saints and Catholic culture. He is a senior fellow of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and the author or co-author of over 50 books, including: The Encyclopedia of Catholic History, The Pope Encyclopedia, We Have a Pope! Benedict XVI, The Saints Encyclopedia and best-selling biographies of St. Damien of Molokai and St. Kateri Tekakwitha.

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Some members of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC) meet with the minister of state, secretary-general at the presidency.

The Church in Africa

Church leaders in the Central African country of Cameroon have criticized the endemic corruption that has undermined the nation’s standard of living. This comes as the nation prepares for a key presidential election. This week on Register Radio, we talk with Victor Gaetan, senior correspondent for the National Catholic Register, focusing on international issues about his recent trip to Africa. And then, the Register is continuing its coverage of Catholic hubs. We are joined by Register staff writer Jonah McKeown.

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Pope Leo XIV prays during a Mass on Oct. 27, 2025, marking both the start of the academic year at Rome’s pontifical universities and the opening day of the Jubilee of the World of Education.

Seven New Saints

Pope Leo XIV is set to canonize seven new saints this Sunday, even as a Vatican court moves ahead with its abuse trial of former Jesuit and artist Fr Marco Rupnik. This week on Register Radio we are joined by Catholic News Agency's senior Vatican correspondent, Hannah Brockhaus.And then, we mark World Mission Sunday this week with Msgr. Roger Landry, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Society USA.

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Etchmiadzin, Armenia’s spiritual center

Papal Document and Trip/Armenia's Challenge

Pope Leo XIV issued the first major document of his pontificate even as he announced his first major papal trip…to Lebanon and Turkey. This week on Register Radio we are joined by EWTN Senior Vatican Editor Frank Rocca. And then, the country of Armenia is the oldest Christian country in the world. What are the challenges it faces today? Is Armenia at a crossroads? We talk with Register European Correspondent Solene Tadie

Matthew Bunson, Shannon Mullen Register Radio
Cardinal Blase Cupich.

The Durbin Controversy Ends

The ongoing controversy over the decision by Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich to grant a lifetime achievement award to Senator Dick Durbin, a longtime supporter of abortion, came to an abrupt end this week when Durbin withdrew only hours after Pope Leo XIV spoke about the issue.What did the pope say and where do we go from here? We are joined by Jonathan Liedl, Register Senior Editor. And then, SCOTUS began its new term and is poised to hear some very important cases. We talk to Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, legal analyst for EWTN News, Register Contributor, and director of the Conscience Project.

Matthew Bunson, Shannon Mullen Register Radio
Archbishop Joseph Fred Naumann

The Power of Forgiveness

More than 100,000 people took part in the memorial service for Charlie Kirk this last week, even as Charlie’s wife Erika publicly forgave her husband’s killer. This week on Register Radio, we talk to Archbishop Joseph Naumann on the power of forgiveness. And then, Pope Leo XIV gave his first lengthy interview since his election as Pope. We are joined by Register Senior Editor Jonathan Liedl with analysis.

Matthew Bunson, Shannon Mullen Register Radio
Charlie Kirk speaks on the stage at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan.

The Legacy of Charlie Kirk

This week on Register Radio, we look at his Charlie Kirk's legacy on college campuses when we talk to Catholic journalist Jack Figge and Hillsdale College journalism student Moira Gleason. Solène Tadié tells us about Dubai’s Hidden Faith and the incredible story of St. Joan of Arc’s ring.

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Erika and Charlie Kirk speaking together at an event in Texas in 2025.

A Catholic Response to Gender Ideology

This week on Register Radio, we are joined by Bishop Daniel Thomas , shepherd of the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, to discuss his important pastoral letter on the Catholic response to gender ideology. And then, Register senior contributor Edward Pentin talks about the reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination in the UK, and he gives some updates on notable stories across the Pond.

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Blessed Carlo Acutis (left) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Saints for Our Time!

This weekend we are celebrating the canonizations of two extraordinary young men: Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. This week on ‘Register Radio’ we are joined by Register contributor Sabrina Ferrisi who had a chance to interview Carlo Acutis’ mother. And then …As AI (artificial intelligence) continues to grow in influence and usage, colleges and universities are confronting tough questions about the use of AI tools in academia. We talk to Register staff writer Jonah McKeown about what lies ahead for students and professors in the halls (both real and virtual) of higher learning.

Matthew Bunson, Shannon Mullen Register Radio
People attend a vigil at Lynnhurst Park to mourn the dead and pray for the wounded after a gunman opened fire on students at Annunciation Catholic School on Wednesday in Minneapolis.

Remembering Minneapolis

The nation continues to mourn the deaths of two children and injuries to at least 18 more children and adults after the attack on Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Questions are being asked about the alleged shooter and keys issues of safety and protection. This week on Register Radio, we are joined by Jonathan Lield, Register Senior Editor, with the latest.And then… Teresa Tomeo, host of EWTN’s Catholic Connection, tells us about the EWTN Radio Conference and answers the question what makes Catholic radio Catholic.

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