Papal Address to Astronomy Congress

"True Knowledge Is Always Directed to Wisdom"

October 30, 2009 | 3124 hits

Here is the address Benedict XVI gave today when he addressed a group celebrating the International Year of Astronomy with a two-day congress. The International Year of Astronomy was convoked …

Scholars Aim to Disprove Darwin

As Theory Turns 150, Scientists Say It's Impossible

October 26, 2009 | 8914 hits

As the theory of evolution turns 150 years old, one group of scholars is calling it a scientific impossibility. After a year of conferences celebrating the 150th anniversary of Darwin's 1859 …

Improved Seeds for Africa, Blessing or Curse?

Biologists Underline Moral Duty to Allow Engineered Crops

October 14, 2009 | 3457 hits

There is fear among the media, the public, as well as bishops, that new seed varieties will make African farmers economically dependent on seed companies. This possibility is applicable not …

Vatican Exhibit Celebrates Astronomy

Offers Viewing of Ancient and New Instruments

October 13, 2009 | 2240 hits

The Astrum 2009 exhibition, opening Friday in the Vatican Museums, will showcase astronomical instruments over four centuries old next to the most modern counterparts. Archbishop Gianfranco …