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Jeanette De Melo

Jeanette De Melo

Jeanette De Melo is the Register's editor in chief and co-host of EWTN Radio's Register Radio. From 2005 to 2012, she was the communications director for the Archdiocese of Denver. Previously, she was the associate communications director for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. She holds a licentiate degree from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, Italy and a bachelor's degree from Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH, where in 2018 she also received an honorary doctorate. She lives in the greater New Orleans area with her husband and three children.

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A Global Perspective on Immigration/ Big Blessings in Catholic Education

A conflict between the US bishops’ conference and the Trump administration over immigration caught the media’s attention earlier this week but such tensions aren’t isolated to the Church in the United States or Trump policies or even the current political moment. EWTN News contributor Alberto Fernandez gives us a broader, more global perspective on the Catholic Church and issues of migration. And on a policy issue, where the US bishops and the current White House agree, President Trump expanded school choice. That decision came during Catholic Schools Week. We take a look with Register columnist Susanna Spencer at how to preserve the biggest blessings of Catholic education.

Matthew Bunson, Jeanette De Melo Register Radio
Crowds gathered for the March for Life Jan. 24, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

A Fragile Calm in the Middle East/ Trump’s Historic Return/ Conversion of Heart on Roe

A ceasefire began Jan. 19 between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas in Gaza after 15 months of fighting. We bring you analysis of the latest developments in this tenuously calm moment in the Middle East. Then we discuss the historical highlights of President Donald Trump’s first week back at the White House. And finally, we remember the anniversary of Roe v. Wade as we reflect on the ongoing quest to changes hearts and laws in favor of unborn human life.

Matthew Bunson, Jeanette De Melo Register Radio
Peter and Jackie Halpin, joined by their six adult children and four of their spouses, sing the Regina Caeli Jan. 9 at the site of their home in the Altadena area of Los Angeles, which was destroyed in the Eaton Fire.

Hope Rising From California Ashes/ From Farm Boy to Exorcist to Archbishop

The California wildfires have wrought unprecedented disaster in Los Angeles. They've also elicited inspiring responses of hope. We share stories of California Catholics’ resilience. Then we turn to the farm boy turned exorcist turned Catholic archbishop of Milwaukee. We report on the installation of Archbishop Jeffrey Grob and his unique vocational journey. We also talk sports and faith as Notre Dame’s Catholic football coach Marcus Freeman takes on Ohio State in the college football national championship game.

Jeanette De Melo Register Radio
Pope Francis speaks with a child Oct. 16 after the Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square.

A 2024 Look Back at Vatican and US Happenings (Dec. 28)

As 2024 draws to an end we discuss what’s happened this year at the Vatican and at home in the U.S. EWTN News’ senior Vatican analyst Francis Rocca gives us a look back at papal trips, papal teachings and papal prayers of Pope Francis. Then, Register staff writer Peter Laffin walks us through the top events in the U.S. Church this past year.

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Pope Francis holds a gift on the papal plane coming back from Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024. He celebrates his 88th birthday today.

Christmas Message/Pope and Popular Piety

In the week before Christmas, Pope Francis made a visit to Corsica to talk about traditional popular piety. It’s a fitting theme as Christians everywhere prepare to contemplate the Nativity of Jesus. Catholic News Agency’s Hannah Brockhaus traveled with the pope and brings us a report. We also get a glimpse of Christmas preparations from a Catholic pastor and preview of Christmas homilies. We talk to Register contributor Father Dwight Longenecker.

Jeanette De Melo Register Radio
Statue of Mary in Syria

Is New Regime a Relief for Syrian Christians?/Mary Movies and Other Holiday Films

This week the long rule of the Assad regime fell after insurgents entered the capital of Damascus and Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia. To help us understand the gravity of this historic event, EWTN News’ Alberto Fernandez gives us insights particularly into what this moment means for Syrian Christians. Then, tis the season for holiday movies and music. We get a preview of some new faith-based flicks as well as some classic ones grounded in the true meaning of Christmas from Register staff writer Joseph Pronechen.

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(photo: Migi Fabara/CNA / EWTN)

High Court Takes Up Sex-Change Surgery Ban/ Meatless Fridays Makes Fine Advent Fare

The Supreme Court heard oral argument Dec. 4 for U.S. v. Skrmetti. A decision on the case is likely to impact transgender laws across the country. Legal analyst Andrea Picciotti-Bayer provides analysis of the case involving minors and sex-altering medical interventions. Then we turn to more spiritual matters this Advent as Register staff writer Matthew McDonald shares with how meatless Fridays may help deepen our appetite for the feast of God’s love poured out in Christ’s birth.

Jeanette De Melo Register Radio
Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica, where Bernini's gorgeous bronze monument to the Chair of Peter acts as a massive bronze reliquary for the historic wooden chair.

Tour St. Peter Basilica From Anywhere/ Notre Dame Cathedral Reopens Soon

St. Peter’s Basilica receives millions of visitors annually. Yet so many people can't travel to Italy to visit it. Now the Vatican has teamed up with Microsoft to make a virtual tour possible. CNA’s Courtney Mares has the story. Then, we turn to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which is about to reopen to the public five years after a fire destroyed its roof and spire. The Register’s Solène Tadié shares with us some little-known facts about this great Cathedral of world renown.

Jeanette De Melo Register Radio
The Sisters of Good Help in Lebanon assist people who have been displaced by the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict.

Lebanon Christians in the Crossfire/ Lumen Gentium at 60

The Catholic liturgical year draws to a close this weekend with the Feast of Christ the King, then Advent begins. We look at the Register’s Advent and Christmas guides to prepare for the season. Then, we turn to the hopes of ceasefire in Lebanon. With EWTN News contributing editor Alberto Fernandez, we get a glimpse of the conflict’s effects on Christians. And finally, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Second Vatican Council’s Lumen Gentium with Opus Dei priest Father Joseph Thomas.

Matthew Bunson, Jeanette De Melo Register Radio
The U.S. bishops gather in Baltimore on Nov. 12, 2024, for their fall plenary assembly.

US Bishops, Trump and Pope Francis/ Groundwork of a New Administration

The U.S. bishops have just concluded their annual fall assembly in Baltimore where Synod on Synodality and the US elections gave the bishops much to talk about. The Register’s editor in chief Shannon Mullen and senior editor Jonathan Liedl bring us a recap of important takeaways. Then, we turn to again to teasing out the 2024 election results. This time we talk about how President-elect Trump is already laying the groundwork for his administration as the Democrats grapple with big losses.

Matthew Bunson, Jeanette De Melo Register Radio
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