Matthew Bunson

Washington, D.C.

Writer at Freelance

Vice President and Editorial Director at EWTN Global Catholic Network

Vice President and Editorial Director, EWTN News; Senior Fellow, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

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Articles

Completing Lent Properly

1 week ago | ncregister.com | Matthew Bunson

During Passiontide, the Church Doubles Down on Lent COMMENTARY: In this second part of Lent, we shift our focus. We are now called to unite ourselves to the Lord Jesus and spiritually prepare for his Paschal mystery. Commentaries Did Monastic Life Inspire the Little Black Dress? Chanel Preserves Historic Abbey Chanel’s signature monochrome palette — the brand’s emblematic black and white — also seems to echo the visual simplicity of monastic habits.
Catholic and Feminist?

2 weeks ago | ncregister.com | Matthew Bunson

The Mystery of St. George and the Dragon Why is an early martyr most famous for something he probably didn’t do? Blogs Should Catholics Identify as ‘Feminists’? Notre Dame Conference Tackles the Issue All panelists at Notre Dame agreed about the value of the Church’s ongoing focus on the unique mission of women and the need to promote justice for women in society.
Pope Francis Returns to the Vatican

3 weeks ago | ncregister.com | Matthew Bunson

With Pope Francis Recuperating, How Will the Holy See Handle Upcoming Events? ANALYSIS: Who will lead the Holy Week liturgies? Will Francis meet in person with King Charles? These are just some of the questions the Vatican must answer in the coming days.
Pope Francis returns to the Vatican

3 weeks ago | ncregister.com | Matthew Bunson

With Pope Francis Recuperating, How Will the Holy See Handle Upcoming Events? ANALYSIS: Who will lead the Holy Week liturgies? Will Francis meet in person with King Charles? These are just some of the questions the Vatican must answer in the coming days.
Catholic Entrepreneurship

1 month ago | ncregister.com | Matthew Bunson

‘Missionary Zeal’ in the Marketplace: The Vision of Catholic Entrepreneurs The Catholic Church sees the work of entrepreneurs as a response to a vocational calling to co-create with God.
Stepping Into the ‘Mystery of Lent’

1 month ago | ncregister.com | Matthew Bunson

Pope Francis Hospitalized: Live Updates — Pope Shows ‘Slight Improvement,’ Though Health Situation Remains Complex Follow here for the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization. Vatican Pro Tips for Living the Lenten Season Well as a Family Several families shared with the Register what they planned to do for a successful season.
Stepping into the “Mystery of Lent”

1 month ago | ncregister.com | Matthew Bunson

Pope Francis Hospitalized: Live Updates — Improvement Continues, as Pope Participates in Prayer Remotely Follow here for the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization. Vatican Pro Tips for Living the Lenten Season Well as a Family Several families shared with the Register what they planned to do for a successful season.
Lenten Devotions on AM1260 The Rock

1 month ago | am1260therock.com | Regis Martin |Matthew Bunson |Jack Bednarz

AM1260 will broadcast special devotions during Lent this year. These include the Devotion to the Holy Face at 3PM on Tuesdays and Stations of the Cross with Meditations on the Priesthood with Msgr. Peter Dunne at 3PM on Fridays. Tune in, listen in our app, or here on our website. PDF versions of the devotions have been made available for download below if you’d like to pray along with us at home.
Pope Francis Continues to Recover

1 month ago | ncregister.com | Matthew Bunson

Pope Francis Had Two Episodes of ‘Acute Respiratory Insufficiency,’ Vatican Says After more than two weeks of hospitalization, Gemelli medical staff said the Pope’s prognosis 'remains guarded.' Vatican Pope Rests Well, Drinks Coffee and Reads Newspapers As Pneumonia Treatment Progresses The Pope’s condition remains stable, with Vatican sources reporting that his bilateral pneumonia is neither worsening nor causing immediate concern.
“Upon This Rock” for Winter 2025, Our Semi-annual Newsletter, Is Here!

2 months ago | am1260therock.com | Matthew Bunson |Jack Bednarz

“Upon This Rock” for Winter 2025, Our Semi-annual Newsletter, Is Here! We put out a newsletter twice yearly to keep our listeners informed regarding what’s happening at AM1260 The Rock, offer insights from our regular contributors, provide you with programming updates, and make sure you have a list of our business member supporters.