Rome, Italy, Aug 31, 2016 / 10:17 am
The Church supports the work of studying God's creation in the human body and encourages the sciences in service to the weak and infirm of society, Pope Francis told cardiologists Wednesday.
"Nature, in all its complexity, and the human mind, are created by God; their richness must be studied by skilled men and women, in the knowledge that the advancement of the philosophical and empirical sciences, as well as professional care in favour of the weakest and most infirm, is a service that is part of God's plan," the Pope said Aug. 31.
"Openness to the grace of God, an openness which comes through faith, does not weaken human reason, but rather leads it towards knowledge of a truth which is wider and of greater benefit to humanity," he added in his speech given to 35,000 specialists from 140 countries during the world congress of the European Society of Cardiology being held in Rome this week.
Pope Francis thanked those present for their dedication, not only to scientific study and discussion, but also to all those who are sick.