Pope Leo XIV appoints Cardinal Schönborn’s successor to lead the Archdiocese of Vienna — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn (left) shakes hands with now Archbishop-elect of Vienna Josef Grünwidl at the time of his appointment as apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Vienna on Jan. 22, 2025, and on Oct. 17, 2025. / Credit: Archdiocese of Vienna / Stephan Schönlaub Rome Newsroom, Oct 17, 2025 / 06:02 am (CNA). Pope Leo…

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Theologians, scholars who deny the virginity of Mary a ‘challenge’ for the Church — By: Catholic News Agency

The president of the Pontifical International Marian Academy (PAMI), Franciscan friar Stefano Cecchin, OFM. / Credit: Victoria Cardiel/EWTN News Vatican City, Oct 17, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). Father Stefano Cecchin, OFM, president of the Pontifical International Marian Academy, (PAMI by its Italian acronym), which reports directly to the Roman Curia, said in a recent…

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Trump administration expands IVF and other fertility treatment coverage — By: Catholic News Agency

The Trump administration will expand access to in vitro fertilization drugs and procedures. / Credit: sejianni/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Oct 16, 2025 / 18:53 pm (CNA). President Donald Trump is expanding access to in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments by partnering with pharmaceutical companies and expanding insurance options.  According to a White House announcement on…

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1,300-year-old possible Communion loaf bearing image of Christ is found in Turkey — By: Catholic News Agency

The discovery in southern Turkey of five small round loaves — probably intended for the Eucharist — more than 1,300 years old, one of which features an image of Jesus Christ, took place in Topraktepe, an ancient Roman and Byzantine center known as Irenopolis, located in the present-day Turkish province of Karaman. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Karaman…

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USCIRF, lawmakers, advocates discuss the ‘severe’ threats to religious freedom in China — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: esfera/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 16, 2025 / 16:11 pm (CNA). The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) at an Oct. 16 hearing heard recommendations from lawmakers and advocates for addressing “severe violations of religious freedom” by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “For decades the U.S. government has been a leader…

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