Faith and Science Archives

Pope’s astronomer says moon landing milestone offers lesson in hope

Interviews
Jul 18, 2019

For Brother Guy Consolmagno, director of the Vatican Observatory, the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon is a reminder of how much can be accomplished when humanity pools its creativity and determination toward a common cause.

Templeton Prize winner believes science, spirituality are complementary

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Mar 19, 2019

A Dartmouth College cosmologist and theoretical physicist, who considers himself a religious agnostic even though he has devoted his career to examining links between science, philosophy and spirituality in exploring the mystery of creation, is the 2019 Templeton Prize winner.

Pope to scientists: Help protect health of planet and its people

Catholic News Service, Vatican
Nov 12, 2018

Scientists worldwide must serve humanity and the health of the planet, which means they must also propose viable solutions to problems and persuade government leaders and policymakers to implement them, Pope Francis said.

Open skies: Vatican Observatory preparing public stargazing tour

Catholic News Service, Vatican
Oct 4, 2018

When people ask why the Vatican has an observatory, one Jesuit priest says it’s because it cannot afford a particle accelerator.

Vatican Observatory hosting conference for meteorite care

Associated Press, Vatican
Sep 10, 2018

The Vatican Observatory is hosting the first-ever workshop for curators of meteorite collections Sept. 10-13 at its headquarters at the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolofo, south of Rome.

Pew: Most Americans skeptical of benefits of gene editing for babies

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Jul 28, 2018

A new Pew Research Center study found that a majority of Americans supported the use of gene-editing technology in babies if the goal is “delivering direct health benefits for babies.”