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Across Spain, people looking for connection and meaningful conversation turn to the internet to find groups where they can meet others. At a café by the river, Caleb and Carina Beaty engage in conversations about finding purpose, beauty and “what’s wrong with the world.” A website called Meetup allows people to search for groups to meet in person. The description of the Beatys’ group indicates that it discusses spiritual topics. People come expecting to talk about faith, so it’s not a surprise when they arrive. Caleb said he always has a list of questions that begin broadly and funnel into... …
(RNS) — President Donald Trump announced Thursday (Oct. 15) that the Pentagon will not livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter, backing away from a proposal that triggered widespread pushback from prominent religious leaders.
(The Conversation) — St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy is one of many cases in which religious schools have challenged the wall between church and state.
(RNS) — On Friday (Oct. 16), the Vatican released the first photos of Pope Leo XIV after his surgery.