Faith and Science Archives

When faith, science work together, people come closer to truth, pope says

Jul 2, 2021

When scientists share their data and dialogue with experts in other fields, including religion, they contribute to the search for a holistic truth that promotes the common good and, therefore, promotes peace, Pope Francis said.

By Catholic News Service

Seen and unseen: The role of faith, reason in the search for alien life

Jun 19, 2021

With the expected release this month of the U.S. Department of Defense’s report on unidentified aerial phenomenon, or UAPs, the question of intelligent life beyond Earth’s solar system is back in the limelight.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Canadian ethicists question plan to end limits on culturing human embryos

Jun 6, 2021

The international scientific body governing stem cell research is abandoning the absolute 14-day limit on culturing human embryos in the laboratory, putting pressure on Canada’s law prohibiting the practice.

By Michael Swan

Vatican conference examines ways to improve health worldwide

May 11, 2021

Although sponsored by a church derided by some that it “thinks in terms of centuries,” the pace of ideas introduced during just 90 minutes of the Vatican’s May 6-8 international health care conference, “Exploring the Mind, Body & Soul — How Innovation and Novel Delivery Systems Improve Human Health,” was breathtaking by any standard.

By Mark Pattison

‘Vatican star gazer’ says new website promotes Church’s support for science

Apr 9, 2021

Even though there are more than 30 craters on the moon named after Jesuit scientists, to this day there are some who don’t know the Vatican has its own observatory, led of course, by a Jesuit.

By Inés San Martín

Can God be found in science fiction? Actor suggests, well, maybe

Mar 2, 2021

Is it possible the God of the universe is also the God of space aliens?

By Mark Pattison

Mars missions can inspire next generation scientists, papal astronomer says

Feb 20, 2021

As Perseverance, the latest probe on Mars, gears up to send to Earth high-definition images, video and audio of its surroundings, one papal astronomer said he hoped the fresh new discoveries will inspire future explorers.

By Carol Glatz