Jesuit Brother Robert Macke, curator of meteorites for the Vatican Observatory, said that by studying the universe, “we can better appreciate the God who created it.”
Being curator of meteorites allows Jesuit to ‘find God’ in all things
Jesuit astronomer works to unravel the mysteries of galactic evolution
Jesuit Father Richard D’Souza sees his appointment to the Vatican Observatory as a great complement to his priestly vocation. In both areas, he sees a call to search for meaning and understanding of God’s creation, he said.
Open skies: Vatican Observatory preparing public stargazing tour
When people ask why the Vatican has an observatory, one Jesuit priest says it’s because it cannot afford a particle accelerator.
Down to earth: Vatican brings together world’s meteorite curators
Rocks, mineral debris and even dust from space are kept in special collections, museums and laboratories all over the world, and the Vatican Observatory took the first small step to help curators make a giant leap in coordinating their efforts globally.
Eclipse thrills, inspires viewers to admire beauty of creation
Science teacher Jane Irwin isn’t often left without words, but the total solar eclipse left her in a quiet, reflective mood.
Vatican conference unites science and religion’s search for truth
Renowned experts from around the world were to meet at Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo for the May 9-12 conference, which seeks to bring together science and religion in the continuing search for truth in understanding the mysteries of the universe.
Discovery of Earth-sized planets boosts hope of finding alien life
The quest to find life on other planets got a boost when astronomers confirmed the existence of at least seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a red dwarf star just 40 light years away.