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October is respect life month for parishes and diocese around the United States. It's also Down Syndrome Awareness Month, which goes hand in hand with the Church's call to respect the dignity of every life especially those who are most vulnerable. Today on Register Radio, the Register's Washington correspondent Lauretta Brown shares a personal story with us about how one child with down syndrome captured her heart and motivates some of her reporting. And then, we turn to prayer, with a well-known author and theologian Edward Sri. We discuss his latest book. When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God

October is respect life month for parishes and diocese around the United States. It's also Down Syndrome Awareness Month, which goes hand in hand with the Church's call to respect the dignity of every life especially those who are most vulnerable. Today on Register Radio, the Register's Washington correspondent Lauretta Brown shares a personal story with us about how one child with down syndrome captured her heart and motivates some of her reporting. And then, we turn to prayer, with a well-known author and theologian Edward Sri. We discuss his latest book. When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God

October is respect life month for parishes and diocese around the United States. It's also Down Syndrome Awareness Month, which goes hand in hand with the Church's call to respect the dignity of every life especially those who are most vulnerable. Today on Register Radio, the Register's Washington correspondent Lauretta Brown shares a personal story with us about how one child with down syndrome captured her heart and motivates some of her reporting. And then, we turn to prayer, with a well-known author and theologian Edward Sri. We discuss his latest book. When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God

Editors Corner with Jeanette DeMelo and Matthew Bunson discussing World Youth Day and Lauretta Brown on the latest White House challenges to abortion policy.

Editors Corner with Jeanette DeMelo and Matthew Bunson discussing World Youth Day and Lauretta Brown on the latest White House challenges to abortion policy.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis is back at the Vatican, 8 days after his abdominal surgery. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser has more. And in the United States, millions of borrowers may learn soon whether they could receive up to $20,000 in student debt relief. It's been one year since President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Safer Communities Act. He traveled to West Hartford, Connecticut to mark the anniversary. Meanwhile, the LA Dodgers rescinded their initial invitation to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence following pushback from fans. Founder of DLE Agency and Achilles Public Relations, Doug Eldridge, joins to share how he thinks the Dodgers have handled the situation from a public relations standpoint. A new study examines the US states that are the most friendly and least friendly to religious non-profit organizations. Napa Legal Institute Vice President and Executive Director, Mary Margaret Beecher, joins to tell us more about the faith and freedom index. It's the final day of the USCCB Spring Assembly in Orlando, Florida. Staff writer for the National Catholic Register, Lauretta Brown, joins to share some of the highlights. Finally this evening, Catholic officials from Germany recently held a conference at the Vatican on ways to show our Catholic faith to the rest of world. EWTN Vatican Bureau Journalist Rudolf Gehrig spoke with one of the participants. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

Heightened attention is on the Supreme Court again these days over issues of abortion and religious liberty. Today Register columnist Andrea Picciotti-Bayer provides insights into the Supreme Court's latest cases, including the ruling on the abortion pill and the oral arguments the justices heard related to a former postal worker, who refused to work on Sunday. Then we turn to hearing about a Catholic university that's stepping up its commitment to life and dignity by offering young, single moms childcare, housing and a compassionate community. Register's national correspondent Lauretta Brown has the story.

Heightened attention is on the Supreme Court again these days over issues of abortion and religious liberty. Today Register columnist Andrea Picciotti-Bayer provides insights into the Supreme Court's latest cases, including the ruling on the abortion pill and the oral arguments the justices heard related to a former postal worker, who refused to work on Sunday. Then we turn to hearing about a Catholic university that's stepping up its commitment to life and dignity by offering young, single moms childcare, housing and a compassionate community. Register's national correspondent Lauretta Brown has the story.

This weekend the Universal Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday. Pope John Paul dedicated the Second Sunday of Easter to “The Feast of Mercy” in 2000 at the Canonization of the Polish religious sister Saint Faustina Kowalska and since then devotion has grown tremendously. Today on Register Radio, Register writers Matt McDonald and Lauretta Brown talk about the growth of Divine Mercy devotion as well as some ways to partake in this feast day's greatest offerings.

This weekend the Universal Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday. Pope John Paul dedicated the Second Sunday of Easter to “The Feast of Mercy” in 2000 at the Canonization of the Polish religious sister Saint Faustina Kowalska and since then devotion has grown tremendously. Today on Register Radio, Register writers Matt McDonald and Lauretta Brown talk about the growth of Divine Mercy devotion as well as some ways to partake in this feast day's greatest offerings.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The White House faces new questions about a series of unidentified objects high up in the sky. People want to know what's floating over the US and Canada and whether they pose a threat. US fighter jets shot down a 4th object on Sunday. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are demanding answers and more transparency from the Biden Administration on the shooting down of the 4 objects in the sky. Syndicated Columnist, Cal Thomas, joins to share what he thinks is going on here and whether we should be concerned. Meanwhile, Pope Francis recently met with the Church leader who is on trial for charges related to Vatican finances. Since July 2021, Cardinal Angelo Becciu has been on trial at the Holy See. He faces several finance-related charges. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about the meeting. Finally this evening, more than 200 political prisoners from Nicaragua are now in the US. The group includes several Catholic priests and seminarians who were deported by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega. A Nicaraguan judge called the prisoners "traitors." Washington DC based staff writer for the National Catholic Register, Lauretta Brown, joins to discuss whether this is accurate and what she can tell us about these people. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

This weekend men and women, young and old from around the country rallied in demonstration of the tragedy of abortion. Their protest marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade which was decided 50 years ago on Jan 22, 1973, despite the fact that Roe has been overturned. Pro-life organizers told the Register's national reporter Lauretta Brown that the marches are now more important than ever. She joins now to explain why. Then we turn to a different kind of pro-life question: Is Human Composting a moral option? Register columnist John Grondelski joins us to explain the Church's teaching on proper Christian burial.

This weekend men and women, young and old from around the country rallied in demonstration of the tragedy of abortion. Their protest marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade which was decided 50 years ago on Jan 22, 1973, despite the fact that Roe has been overturned. Pro-life organizers told the Register's national reporter Lauretta Brown that the marches are now more important than ever. She joins now to explain why. Then we turn to a different kind of pro-life question: Is Human Composting a moral option? Register columnist John Grondelski joins us to explain the Church's teaching on proper Christian burial.

As we closed out 2022, the Register prepared our year in review edition. The Register's national correspondent Lauretta Brown gives special attention to #pro-life heroes this year marking their long hard work to overturn Roe vs Wade. Then the Register's Rome correspondent Edward Pentin for a look back at this year's happenings involving the #Pope and the #Vatican.

As we closed out 2022, the Register prepared our year in review edition. The Register's national correspondent Lauretta Brown gives special attention to #pro-life heroes this year marking their long hard work to overturn Roe vs Wade. Then the Register's Rome correspondent Edward Pentin for a look back at this year's happenings involving the #Pope and the #Vatican.

As we closed out 2022, the Register prepared our year in review edition. The Register's national correspondent Lauretta Brown gives special attention to #pro-life heroes this year marking their long hard work to overturn Roe vs Wade. Then the Register's Rome correspondent Edward Pentin for a look back at this year's happenings involving the #Pope and the #Vatican.

The U.S. #bishops met this week to choose new leaders for their conference and discuss key priorities for the Church in the America including life issues after #Dobbs, #Synod on Synodality and #Marriage catechumenate. EWTN News was on the ground reporting from the event. The Register's Lauretta Brown and Jonathan Liedl join us with their take aways. #USCCB

The U.S. #bishops met this week to choose new leaders for their conference and discuss key priorities for the Church in the America including life issues after #Dobbs, #Synod on Synodality and #Marriage catechumenate. EWTN News was on the ground reporting from the event. The Register's Lauretta Brown and Jonathan Liedl join us with their take aways. #USCCB

The U.S. bishops met this week to choose new leaders for their conference and discuss key priorities for the Church in the America including life issues after Dobbs, Synod on Synodality and Marriage catechumenate. EWTN News was on the ground reporting from the event. The Register's Lauretta Brown and Jonathan Liedl join us with their take aways.

The 2022 Mid-Term elections did not deliver the anticipated Red Wave that was expected to carry the Republicans back to power in Washington, DC. It did bring some major surprises, however, and left the GOP poised to block President Biden's agenda for the next two years. What were the biggest takeaways from the midterms? This week on register Radio, we are joined by Lauretta Brown, Register staff writer who has been covering the midterms. And then, we talk with Register Senior Editor Jonathan Liedl about the upcoming USCCB Fall General Assembly.

The 2022 Mid-Term elections did not deliver the anticipated Red Wave that was expected to carry the Republicans back to power in Washington, DC. It did bring some major surprises, however, and left the GOP poised to block President Biden's agenda for the next two years. What were the biggest takeaways from the midterms? This week on register Radio, we are joined by Lauretta Brown, Register staff writer who has been covering the midterms. And then, we talk with Register Senior Editor Jonathan Liedl about the upcoming USCCB Fall General Assembly.

The 2022 Mid-Term elections did not deliver the anticipated Red Wave that was expected to carry the Republicans back to power in Washington, DC. It did bring some major surprises, however, and left the GOP poised to block President Biden's agenda for the next two years. What were the biggest takeaways from the midterms? This week on register Radio, we are joined by Lauretta Brown, Register staff writer who has been covering the midterms. And then, we talk with Register Senior Editor Jonathan Liedl about the upcoming USCCB Fall General Assembly.

Pope Francis went to Kazakhstan this week to visit the small Catholic community there as well as attend a congress for leaders of world religions. AC Wimmer, an editor and journalist for EWTN News joins us on Register Radio to discuss the papal trip as well the latest news of the German synodal path. Then we turn to Register national reporter Lauretta Brown to look at Planned Parenthood's thriving transgender services business and how a growing number of people are speaking out against the adversely affected by a so-called gender transition.

Pope Francis went to Kazakhstan this week to visit the small Catholic community there as well as attend a congress for leaders of world religions. AC Wimmer, an editor and journalist for EWTN News joins us on Register Radio to discuss the papal trip as well the latest news of the German synodal path. Then we turn to Register national reporter Lauretta Brown to look at Planned Parenthood's thriving transgender services business and how a growing number of people are speaking out against the adversely affected by a so-called gender transition.

Pope Francis went to Kazakhstan this week to visit the small Catholic community there as well as attend a congress for leaders of world religions. AC Wimmer, an editor and journalist for EWTN News joins us on Register Radio to discuss the papal trip as well the latest news of the German synodal path. Then we turn to Register national reporter Lauretta Brown to look at Planned Parenthood's thriving transgender services business and how a growing number of people are speaking out against the adversely affected by a so-called gender transition.

Over the last month, the leftist regime of President Daniel Ortega has cracked down on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua with several acts of suppressing clergy, Catholic media outlets and public worship. Last week the Vatican expressed the Holy See's concern for the situation. The Register's senior editor Joan Desmond brings us the story. Then Register writer Lauretta Brown reports on another crackdown, this time one that can potentially be positive: Visa and P0rnhub are facing a lawsuit that could help curb the powerful porn industry's role in child abuse and sex trafficking.

Over the last month, the leftist regime of President Daniel Ortega has cracked down on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua with several acts of suppressing clergy, Catholic media outlets and public worship. Last week the Vatican expressed the Holy See's concern for the situation. The Register's senior editor Joan Desmond brings us the story. Then Register writer Lauretta Brown reports on another crackdown, this time one that can potentially be positive: Visa and P0rnhub are facing a lawsuit that could help curb the powerful porn industry's role in child abuse and sex trafficking.

Over the last month, the leftist regime of President Daniel Ortega has cracked down on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua with several acts of suppressing clergy, Catholic media outlets and public worship. Last week the Vatican expressed the Holy See's concern for the situation. The Register's senior editor Joan Desmond brings us the story. Then Register writer Lauretta Brown reports on another crackdown, this time one that can potentially be positive: Visa and Pornhub are facing a lawsuit that could help curb the powerful porn industry's role in child abuse and sex trafficking.

"In some ways it's sad to see people identifying as Catholics but then pushing these issues — not just as things they think are good — but they talk about the language of rights: a right to contraception, a right to same-sex marriage,” said Lauretta Brown, Washington-based staff writer for the National Catholic Register. “In the years that I've covered politics, though, unfortunately I've gotten quite used to seeing this: people being Catholic, talking about their faith, but turning around and disregarding some central Church teachings.” See Brown's recent article, “Democrats' Proposal to Codify Same-Sex Civil Marriage Poses Religious-Freedom Issues, Critics Say" and follow her @LaurettaBrown6 on Twitter.

A month after the Supreme Court issued their decision in Dobbs effectively sending the legalization of abortion back to each state to legislate, we take a look at what's happened in the national abortion policy debate and what states to watch. Lauretta Brown, the Register national correspondent will report. Then Senior Editor Joan Frawley Desmond discusses another intense topic: pregnant persons… that's right not pregnant women but generic persons. How has the transgender movement and the pro-abortion movement conflicted over what it means to be a woman.

A month after the Supreme Court issued their decision in Dobbs effectively sending the legalization of abortion back to each state to legislate, we take a look at what's happened in the national abortion policy debate and what states to watch. Lauretta Brown, the Register national correspondent will report. Then Senior Editor Joan Frawley Desmond discusses another intense topic: pregnant persons… that's right not pregnant women but generic persons. How has the transgender movement and the pro-abortion movement conflicted over what it means to be a woman.

A month after the Supreme Court issued their decision in Dobbs effectively sending the legalization of abortion back to each state to legislate, we take a look at what's happened in the national abortion policy debate and what states to watch. Lauretta Brown, the Register national correspondent will report. Then Senior Editor Joan Frawley Desmond discusses another intense topic: pregnant persons… that's right not pregnant women but generic persons. How has the transgender movement and the pro-abortion movement conflicted over what it means to be a woman.

Catherine Hadro and Lauretta Brown join Register Radio host Jeanette DeMelo to discuss the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe vs Wade

Catherine Hadro and Lauretta Brown join Register Radio host Jeanette DeMelo to discuss the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe vs Wade

Many in the U.S. are still reeling over the leaking of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's draft opinion revealing the High Court is poised to overturn Roe verse Wade. Protests have erupted. Politicians have dug in entrenched on either side of the abortion policy debate as the Dobbs decision as well as mid-terms approach quickly. The Register's National correspondent Lauretta Brown joins us today with reports from Washington. And then our Senior Editor Jonathan Liedl helps us wade through the question of boycotts. Should pro-lifers boycott those big companies pouring funds into expanding abortion access? We weigh the situation here.

Many in the U.S. are still reeling over the leaking of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's draft opinion revealing the High Court is poised to overturn Roe verse Wade. Protests have erupted. Politicians have dug in entrenched on either side of the abortion policy debate as the Dobbs decision as well as mid-terms approach quickly. The Register's National correspondent Lauretta Brown joins us today with reports from Washington. And then our Senior Editor Jonathan Liedl helps us wade through the question of boycotts. Should pro-lifers boycott those big companies pouring funds into expanding abortion access? We weigh the situation here.

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, a notorious fortifier of abortion laws in the U.S., will retire at the end of this term. Legal expert Helen Alvare and Stephen Billy of the Charlotte Lozier Institute join us to share their thoughts and explain why women don't need abortion to succeed. Lauretta Brown of the National Catholic Register shares what she has recently uncovered about the new Health and Human Services Task Force on “Reproductive Health.” A pro-abortion activist took an abortion pill on live television, starting the process of killing her unborn child – Prudence Robertson Speaks Out. A New York based group successfully won a lawsuit to stop the construction of a new Planned Parenthood facility in Brighton, NY. The group's lawyer joins us for this week's Pro-life Focus. EWTN Pro-Life Weekly with Prudence Robertson airs on EWTN every Thursday night at 10 pm ET. It re-airs on Sundays at 10:30 am and Tuesdays at 1:30 pm ET.

The Church in France has long been called the eldest daughter of the Church, but today there are challenges and crises for French Catholics in all directions. But there are also signs of hope and promise. This week on Register Radio we talk to Register Senior Editor Jonathan Liedl about his recent trip to France. And then, as the nation marks the anniversary of Roe versus Wade and the Pro-Life movement marches in Washington, DC and around the country, we are joined by Lauretta Brown with an update on Pro-Life News as we all look ahead to the Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs v. Jackson.

The Church in France has long been called the eldest daughter of the Church, but today there are challenges and crises for French Catholics in all directions. But there are also signs of hope and promise. This week on Register Radio we talk to Register Senior Editor Jonathan Liedl about his recent trip to France. And then, as the nation marks the anniversary of Roe versus Wade and the Pro-Life movement marches in Washington, DC and around the country, we are joined by Lauretta Brown with an update on Pro-Life News as we all look ahead to the Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs v. Jackson.

As we look at 2021 in the rearview mirror one image continues to stand out: the powerful perseverance of the prolife movement. With the Mississippi 15 week abortion ban before the Supreme Court and the Texas heartbeat law facing opposition from the federal government, we saw what the pro-life movement is made of. And the story isn't over – 2022 will continue to see the shift in the abortion policy landscape. Lauretta Brown joins us with a perspective on where we've been and where we're going. Then we have an editors corner reflecting on international and other national highlights of 2021 as we continue our year in review coverage.

As we look at 2021 in the rearview mirror one image continues to stand out: the powerful perseverance of the prolife movement. With the Mississippi 15 week abortion ban before the Supreme Court and the Texas heartbeat law facing opposition from the federal government, we saw what the pro-life movement is made of. And the story isn't over – 2022 will continue to see the shift in the abortion policy landscape. Lauretta Brown joins us with a perspective on where we've been and where we're going. Then we have an editors corner reflecting on international and other national highlights of 2021 as we continue our year in review coverage.

In an EXCLUSIVE STORY the Register reported this week that the Health and Human Services Department is planning new rules to mandate health care providers to comply with abortion and gender-transition agendas, dismantling religious liberty exemptions. Register staff writer Peter Smith has the scoop. And what are the take-aways from the US bishops fall assembly? Register National correspondent Lauretta Brown reports from Baltimore.

In an EXCLUSIVE STORY the Register reported this week that the Health and Human Services Department is planning new rules to mandate health care providers to comply with abortion and gender-transition agendas, dismantling religious liberty exemptions. Register staff writer Peter Smith has the scoop. And what are the take-aways from the US bishops fall assembly? Register National correspondent Lauretta Brown reports from Baltimore.

As Texas becomes the first state to enact a Heartbeat Law – we speak with the author and sponsor of the law, Texas State Senator Bryan Hughes. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) explains the latest Democratic attacks against the Hyde amendment. We break down all the pro-life headlines, including President Biden's response to the Texas Heartbeat Law, with Susan B. Anthony List's Prudence Robertson and National Catholic Register's Lauretta Brown. A number of prominent dating apps and ride-sharing apps are slamming Texas' Heartbeat Law – Catherine Hadro ‘Speaks Out.' And Pope Francis recently advanced the sainthood cause of a modern Italian mother who sacrificed her life to save her unborn child's – we introduce you to the story of Venerable Maria Cristina Cella Mocellin. EWTN Pro-Life Weekly with Catherine Hadro airs on EWTN every Thursday night at 10 pm ET. It re-airs on Sundays at 10:30 am and Tuesdays at 1:30 pm ET.

President Joe Biden has reached the 100-Day milestone for his Administration, and Catholics are assessing his record. Register correspondent Lauretta Brown joins us with a progress report for the nation’s second Catholic president. And then, we get an update from Rome from the Register’s Rome correspondent Edward Pentin on his recent coverage of an upcoming Vatican conference that gives prime time to the CEOS of covid-19 vaccine producers Moderna and Pfizer as well as a report on a push from the German bishops to allow Protestants to receive the Eucharist.

President Joe Biden has reached the 100-Day milestone for his Administration, and Catholics are assessing his record. Register correspondent Lauretta Brown joins us with a progress report for the nation's second Catholic president. And then, we get an update from Rome from the Register's Rome correspondent Edward Pentin on his recent coverage of an upcoming Vatican conference that gives prime time to the CEOS of covid-19 vaccine producers Moderna and Pfizer as well as a report on a push from the German bishops to allow Protestants to receive the Eucharist.

The US Bishops met this week for their annual fall meeting under the shadow of the scandal surrounding the Vatican’s report on Theodore McCarrick. What did the bishops say and what lies ahead for the Church in the United States? We talk to Catholic News Agency DC editor Ed Condon. And then, the 2020 election brought hard fought gains for the Pro-Life movement in Congress. We hear from Lauretta Brown, Register correspondent, for what the pro life cause can expect in 2021.

Lauretta Brown offers an insightful analysis of the confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett which she covered for EWTN’s National Catholic Register. Fr. Austin Litke, pinch hitting for Fr. Thomas Petri, shares a rich Dominican perspective on the rosary during this Month of the Most Holy Rosary.

Lauretta Brown offers an insightful analysis of the confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett which she covered for EWTN's National Catholic Register. Fr. Austin Litke, pinch hitting for Fr. Thomas Petri, shares a rich Dominican perspective on the rosary during this Month of the Most Holy Rosary.

With the 2020 election less than 50 days away, the Trump and Biden campaigns have been appealing to communities of faith — including Catholics — by highlighting issues they believe will resonate with religious voters. This week on Register Radio we talk to Register correspondent Lauretta Brown about the outreach of both campaigns to the Catholic vote. And then, we hear from Jonathan Liedl about the controversy over the Navy and the chaplain corps that raises questions about religious liberty in the armed forces

What does the Democrat platform and choice of nominees mean for Catholics, the Pro-Life movement, and the country? This week on Register Radio, we talk to Register correspondent Lauretta Brown about outcomes of the Democratic National Convention. And then, Joe Biden’s support for abortion and other positions place him in opposition to some very important Church teachings. We are joined by the Catholic News Agency’s Ed Condon to discuss the ramifications as we touch on his column On Biden, Abortion and Communion.

The 2020 presidential moved into high gear with the selection of California Senator Kamala Harris as the vice presidential candidate for the Democrats by former Vice President Joe Biden. The choice is a historic one as Harris the first Black vice president and the first of Indian descent. What does the choice mean for Catholics? This week on Register Radio, we talk to Register correspondent Lauretta Brown about the choice of Senator Harris and how this will impact the race, especially for Catholics. And then, Editors’ Corner is back. We look at Catholic stories from around the country and the globe.

Even in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the culture wars in the country continue. The late, great Phyllis Schlafly is being portrayed as an enemy of women and social progress in a new series on Hulu. And even as parents are homeschooling their children, Harvard University is calling for an end to all teaching at home. This week on Register Radio we look at the latest controversies with Register correspondent Lauretta Brown and Register editor Alyssa Murphy

What You Need to Know is it’s time for us to demand action. We need to see more leadership. The Trump administration has led well, and the briefing conferences have been excellent — but we’re getting bogged down in the mud. We the People have been vigilant, we’ve been trusting, and now it’s our time to demand more from our government — better communication and transparency, more clarity and more leadership. This virus response is getting stuck in the swamp. Dan Gainor of Newsbusters talks about what we’re losing while we toss money at NPR and PBS and more on the virus stimulus spending. Keep track of all THEY are tracking at newsbusters.org. Lauretta Brown, D.C. reporter for the National Catholic Register, discusses her article “Dan Lipinski, One of the Last Pro-Life Democrats, Discusses Abortion and His Party.” Wrap up: Republican Convention coming in August, and the GOP Platform is very important. The Democrat Convention is being delayed — and Biden wants it virtual? Gee… I wonder why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the world now facing a Coronavirus pandemic, Catholic Churches, schools and organizations are taking action. We take a pulse on how Catholics are responding when, we talk to Edward Pentin, the Register Rome correspondent and Lauretta Brown, the Register’s Washington correspondent about the impact of the Coronavirus on the Church and the world. And then, we talk to Register contributor Paul Kengor about the recent allure of socialism in the U.S. especially among young people. What does Church teaching have to offer on this political and economic philosophy?

It's Friday, ya'll!!!! Tom McDonald reviews Mandalorian on Disney Plus! Lauretta Brown of the National Catholic Register gives an update on the David Daleiden trial. Plus, Fr Andrew Jones has our Sunday Gospel reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.

On a Thursday edition of Connecticut Today, Paul dives into the latest meetings of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore with journalist Lauretta Brown.  Then, State Sen. Len Fasano returns to the show to give his plan for infrastructure and transportation in the state that does NOT include tolls.  SEGMENTS Lauretta Brown: (0:27 - 17:32) Sen. Len Fasano: (17:33 - 34:00) (GETTY IMAGES/IMAGE CREDIT)