Catholics may wonder: Can science and theology converge to explain the origins of the universe, and has the James Webb Space Telescope revealed any clues to the cosmos’ divine design?
Newly discovered ancient galaxies put spotlight on ‘Big Bang Theory,’ God’s act of creation
Photos of the Week: Dec. 19, 2022
In the spotlight: New ambassador audience, feast of St. Lucy, Nicaraguan migrants, blessing of Jesus figurines
Webb telescope images feed the mind and spirit, Jesuit astronomer says
“This is God’s creation being revealed to us, and in it we can see both his astonishing power and his love of beauty,” Brother Guy Consolmagno said.
Photos of the Week: June 20, 2022
In the spotlight: Papal meeting with Buddhists, Corpus Christi, St. Bernadette relics
SJU alum to take second trip to International Space Station
Click on the link in the story to listen to a Minnesota Catholic Podcasts interview with astronaut Mark Vande Hei from late 2019.
Mars missions can inspire next generation scientists, papal astronomer says
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.
An interview with an astronaut
Mark Vande Hei, NASA astronaut with Minnesota connections, offers unique perspectives, which can be heard on Minnesota Catholic Podcasts.
‘We need a habitat on the moon,’ says former NASA flight director
Gene Kranz, who directed the Gemini and Apollo programs for NASA, says he was taught and mentored by men and women religious throughout his education. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus Father Roach Council No. 3217.