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

Habemus Papam

6 days ago | ncregister.com | Matthew Bunson

US Catholics React to Election of First American Pope With Joy ‘His prayer was for peace …’ Nation FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV’s Homily at Mass With the Cardinal Electors in the Sistine Chapel The American Pope began his homily speaking in English. Vatican 14 Things to Know About Pope Leo XIV — the First U.S.-Born Pope In 2023, Francis made him prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops.
Requiescat in Pace, Pope Francis

2 weeks ago | ncregister.com | Matthew Bunson

The Missionary Pope: Francis’ Tireless Effort to Bring Christ to the Margins COMMENTARY: Prioritizing the margins, he traveled to overlooked places, calling the Church to embrace its missionary mandate. Commentaries Pope Francis: 7 Iconic Moments From his very first ‘urbi et orbi’ to his last, the Holy Father called us all to remember the human person, especially in these moving moments.
The First Millennial Saint

2 weeks ago | ncregister.com | Matthew Bunson

Jubilee of Teenagers: 5 Must-Dos for the Canonization of Carlo Acutis In honor of Carlo’s love for the Eucharist, make sure to visit one or more of the Eucharistic miracles not far from Assisi, Italy.
Requiescat in pace, Pope Francis

2 weeks ago | ncregister.com | Matthew Bunson

The Missionary Pope: Francis’ Tireless Effort to Bring Christ to the Margins COMMENTARY: Prioritizing the margins, he traveled to overlooked places, calling the Church to embrace its missionary mandate. Commentaries Pope Francis: 7 Iconic Moments From his very first ‘urbi et orbi’ to his last, the Holy Father called us all to remember the human person, especially in these moving moments.
Da sede vacante a conclave: termos-chave de uma transição papal

3 weeks ago | acidigital.com | Matthew Bunson

23 de abr de 2025 às 11:19 O início de um interregno papal traz à baila muitos termos que podem não ser familiares para muitas pessoas, mesmo fiéis católicos. Abaixo um glossário de palavras-chave e frases que serão usadas em todo o interregno, especialmente no conclave para eleger o novo papa.
From Sede Vacante to Conclave: Key Terms to Know at tart of a papal transition

3 weeks ago | aciafrica.org | Matthew Bunson

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, 22 April, 2025 / 8:12 pm (ACI Africa). The start of a papal interregnum brings many terms that may not be familiar to many people, including many Catholics. Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to elect the new pope. Apostolic See or Holy See: The earthly heart of the Church is often referred to as the Apostolic See or Holy See.
De sede vacante a cónclave: Términos clave en la transición papal

3 weeks ago | aciprensa.com | Matthew Bunson

El inicio de un interregno papal trae consigo muchos términos que quizá no sean familiares para muchas personas, incluidos muchos católicos. A continuación, se presentan algunas de las palabras y frases clave que se utilizarán durante el interregno, especialmente durante el cónclave para elegir al nuevo Papa. Sede Apostólica o Santa Sede: El corazón terrenal de la Iglesia se conoce a menudo como Sede Apostólica o Santa Sede.
From sede vacante to conclave: Key terms to know at the start of a papal transition

3 weeks ago | catholicworldreport.com | Matthew Bunson |MICHAEL Miller

From sede vacante to conclave: Key terms to know at the start of a papal transition By Matthew Bunson for CNA null / Credi: cinemavision/ShutterstockWashington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 22, 2025 / 11:12 am (CNA). The start of a papal interregnum brings many terms that may not be familiar to many people, including many Catholics. Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to elect the new pope.
From sede vacante to conclave: Key terms to know at the start of a papal transition

3 weeks ago | catholicnewsagency.com | Matthew Bunson

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 22, 2025 / 11:12 am The start of a papal interregnum brings many terms that may not be familiar to many people, including many Catholics. Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to elect the new pope. Apostolic See or Holy See: The earthly heart of the Church is often referred to as the Apostolic See or Holy See.
Completing Lent Properly

1 month 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.