“The Pope’s choir” will be performing in New York City, Detroit, and Washington, DC. Join me, Jeanette DeMelo and my co-host Matthew Bunson to learn more about the The Sistine Chapel choirs US tour. Then it’s back into school time. And one energized pastor is making sure his parish school is more than public education with Catholic art on the walls. That's all on Register Radio.

On Register Radio this week, Cardinal Daniel Di Nardo of the Archdiocese of Galveston -Houston, gives us a first hand account of Hurricane Harvey’s devastation, its effects on Church property and it’s toll on the people who have lost so much. Listen in as he calls on Catholics across the country to join in prayer and support.

Confederate statues and monuments reminiscent of slavery in our country have become the subject of debate and protest that in Charlotteville ended in violence. What should Catholics make of the controversy over statues? This week on Register Radio, we talk about it with Monsignor Charles Pope. Then, we get a full report about a recent defense of Amoris Laetitia from Register Contributor Father Raymond DeSouza. Join me, Jeanette DeMelo and my co-host Matthew Bunson as we talk about the latest Catholic news. That's all on Register Radio, every Saturday at 7pm Eastern, and Sunday at 11am Eastern, here on EWTN Radio.

As America continues to grapple with the terrible events in Charlottesville, Virginia, Catholics are asking what the Faith can teach us about overcoming the evils of hatred and racism and restoring a culture the helps see us Christ in others. Join me, Jeanette DeMelo and my co-host Matthew Bunson as we talk about what Catholics can do after Charlottesville with author Joseph Pearce. Then, we turn our gaze to the upcoming solar eclipse with the Register's own Kevin Knight. That's all on Register Radio, every Saturday at 7pm Eastern, and Sunday at 11am Eastern, here on EWTN Radio.

Most Catholics are familiar with the last rites, which include the sacraments of penance, anointing of the sick and viaticum, but surprisingly few are familiar with the apostolic pardon and how it might bring immense comfort both to the dying and their family members.

What exactly is the apostolic pardon? This week on Register Radio we find out from Patti Armstrong. But first we talk toJoseph Pronechen about Dunkurk, not so much the movie but the heroism and even holiness that occurred after the Battle of Dunkirk in France in 1940.

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PRAYERS:

“Through the holy mysteries of our redemption, may Almighty God release you from all punishments in this life and in the life to come. May he open to you the gates of paradise and welcome you to everlasting joy.”

“By the authority which the Apostolic See has given me, I grant you a full pardon and the remission of all your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

The Spanish Cathedral of Cordoba has been the center of Catholic life in the city since the year 1236. Today, it is under threat from a movement to seize it from the Catholic Church. What’s the story behind this campaign? This week on Register Radio, we find out. Join me, Jeanette DeMelo and Matthew Bunson as we discuss the fight for faith in Catholic Spain.

Ten years ago, Pope Benedict XVI issued his famous motu proprio Summorum Pontificum, expanding the use of the traditional Latin Mass. What was its impact on the Church? This week on Register Radio, we find out. Join me, Jeanette De Melo and my co-host Matthew Bunson as we discuss this important document with liturgical expert Chris Carstens and Register blogger Kathy Schiffer.

It’s the 50th anniversary of the controversial Land O’Lakes statement. How did the declaration affect Catholic colleges and universities? On Register Radio we find out. Join me, Jeanette De Melo and my co-host Matthew Bunson as we discuss the pursuit of academic excellence that turn into the decline of Catholic identity.

How can the Catholic Church accompany men and women who are attracted to the same sex?

A couple recent books attempt to answer that question.

In a conversation with writer Judy Roberts, Register Radio examines ambiguities in some so called gay ministries. Then we listen to the story of author Daniel Mattson who talks about why he no longer calls himself gay. Join me Jeanette DeMelo and my co host Matthew Bunson on Register Radio, this Saturday at 7pm Eastern and Sunday at 11am Eastern here on EWTN Radio.

This week thousands of Catholics gathered in Orlando for the historic Convocation of Catholic Leaders to discuss how to bring the joy of the Gospel to America, and the National Catholic Register was there. This is Matthew Bunson, co-host of Register Radio. Please join me as I talk with participants at the Convocation about their hopes for evangelization in the 21st century.