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Father George Coyne, astronomer, promoter of science-theology dialogue, dies
- Feb 13, 2020
Jesuit Father George V. Coyne, who led the Vatican Observatory as its director for 28 years, got his start in the field of astronomy as a young student in formation for the priesthood by secretly studying under his blanket, flashlight in hand.

By Dennis Sadowski
Open skies: Vatican Observatory preparing public stargazing tour
- 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.

By Carol Glatz

New space age requires cooperation, pope’s astronomer says
- Jun 28, 2018
Jesuit brother Guy Consolmagno, planetary scientist and director of the Vatican observatory since 2015, says that a new “space rush” is encouraging but also poses ethical challenges.

By Claire Giangravè

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