Vatican Observatory Foundation

10/17/2026

The study of the atom gave us the prospect of civilization-wrecking war. Now we the prospect of AI doom, courtesy of scientific progress.

10/15/2026

Dr. Kazimieras Černis, an astronomer and astrophysicist at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Physics, Vilnius University (VU), was awarded the Medal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland for his scientific achievements and contributions to promoting patriotism.

Dr. Cernis is a close collaborator of Rev. Richard P. Boyle, S.J. and Robert Janusz, S.J.

https://www.ff.vu.lt/en/news/4067-vu-astronomer-has-been-awarded-the-medal-of-the-senate-of-the-republic-of-poland

10/10/2026

What could a credit card have to do with radio astronomy? One or two rather important things, actually.

10/09/2026

Astronomers at the Vatican Observatory continue to explore one of humanity's oldest questions: Is there life on other planets? Christopher M. Graney, an adjunct scholar at the Vatican Observatory, discusses what scientists are searching for, why the Vatican invests in research and powerful telescopes, whether there is any evidence of intelligent life beyond Earth, and the reality behind claims that the Vatican is hiding evidence of extraterrestrial life or alien spacecraft. - EWTN Nightly News.

Astronomers at the Vatican Observatory continue to explore one of h...

10/09/2026

VOF Newsletter - Oct. 7, 2026
https://mailchi.mp/vaticanobservatory/newsletter-2026-10-07

The 2027 Vatican Observatory astrophoto calendars are at the printer and will ship soon. Br. Guy highlights Dr. Brendan Thomson, who spearheaded the calendar initiative, which features donated images from world-class astrophotographers. Beyond serving as a fundraiser, the calendars are given to men in prison (supported by an annual Giving Tuesday campaign).

10/08/2026

Fr. Paul R. Mueller, SJ, a noted expert in the faith-science dialogue, has gotten an asteroid named for him!

https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/fr-paul-r-mueller-s-j-gets-an-asteroid-named-for-him/

10/07/2026

From the Faith & Science Resource Center: The role of order in the universe and in evolution, versus the role randomness and chance.

10/03/2026

The idea that intelligent life on planets orbiting other stars presents a challenge to Christianity is older than the idea of planets orbiting other stars!

09/30/2026

In this episode of the Mark Swartzberg Show, Brother Guy Consolmagno explores the theological mystery of how the Creator of the universe became part of His own creation through the Incarnation. He discusses his background in planetary science to highlight how studying the physical laws and origins of the cosmos reveals God’s ongoing presence and joy within creation.

https://www.vaticanobservatory.org/sacred-space-astronomy/lord-of-the-cosmos-the-mark-swartzberg-show/

Tag: Relevant Radio

09/29/2026

In this episode of EWTN Live, host Father Mitch Pacwa interviews Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, an MIT-educated planetary scientist, Jesuit Brother, and Director Emeritus of the Vatican Observatory.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pmpi4kgG9M

They discuss Br. Guy's book: A Jesuit's Guide to the Stars, highlighting the deep historical harmony between science and faith, dispelling the myth of an inherent conflict between the two by examining the pivotal role Catholic figures and religious orders played in key scientific advancements, such as the establishment of the Gregorian calendar, the classification of star spectra, the naming of lunar features, and the formulation of the Big Bang theory.

They further address how the narrative of a "war" between science and faith was historically driven by political motives and Victorian-era social agendas—such as eugenics—rather than genuine scientific opposition, concluding that scientific inquiry serves as a profound way to understand creation and know God more deeply.

Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, astronomer, Jesuit Brother, and former Dir...