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Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for Oct. 16, 2025. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

In this episode:

•  In a joint statement on Oct. 14, the patriarchs and heads of churches in Jerusalem welcomed the newly enacted ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, calling it an "auspicious moment" and the beginning of a long road toward peace.
  
  
• A Catholic comedian has cancelled her national tour and asked for prayers after her daughter was diagnosed with brain cancer.
  
  
• Georgetown University's board of directors unanimously voted to name Eduardo M. Peñalver as the 49th president of Georgetown University, the Jesuit school announced Oct. 15.  
  
  
• The eCatholic company is marking 20 years with its first worldwide online conference that will address all the ways digital tools can be used for evangelization.
  
  
• Power, possessions and rank do not satisfy the deep desire for real meaning in life, Pope Leo XIV said.