First American to head Rome's Angelicum University says task is 'daunting'
- Jun 17, 2021
Specola Vaticana
- Home
- Specola Vaticana
‘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.
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.
Jupiter, Saturn to put on ‘Christmas Star’ show at winter solstice
- Dec 9, 2020
A once-every-two-decade conjunction involving the solar system’s two gas giants will give earthbound observers a look at a so-called “Christmas Star” on the winter solstice.
Vatican astronomer becomes 11th Jesuit to have an asteroid named for him
- Jun 23, 2020
Father Chris Corbally, a stellar astronomer at the Vatican Observatory, has had his name attached to a rocky body in the asteroid belt that orbits the sun in slightly less than four years.
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.
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.
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.
Most Read
Latest Stories
Quick Links
Currents News The Tablet DeSales Media Group in the Diocese of Brooklyn Angelus News The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Catholic Standard Catholic TV
About Crux
We’re a news site dedicated to offering the very best in smart, wired and independent coverage of the Vatican and the Catholic Church.
Connect with us
Latest
© 2021 Crux Catholic Media Inc. 
