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Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address on June 18, 2023/Portrait of Blaise Pascal.

Pope Francis publishes apostolic letter on Blaise Pascal

Jun 19, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis published an apostolic letter on Monday praising the 17th-century mathematician Blaise Pascal as “a tireless seeker of truth.” Read more

Photomicrograph of a human zygote with two pronuclei, 20x magnification.

Experts respond to Biden: Biology and theology agree, human life begins at conception

Mar 4, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

After repeated, recent statements by U.S. President Joe Biden that he does not believe human life begins at the moment... Read more

The Golden Dome (Main Administration Building), University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana.

Notre Dame returns to its roots with 'faith and reason' center in Ireland

Jun 21, 2016

The Fighting Irish are headed to the Emerald Isle, with plans to establish a new center for dialogue between faith... Read more

Carina Nebula, NCG 3324.

Science historians critique new 'Cosmos' series

Mar 18, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

Scholars of the history of science have discussed the merits and shortcomings of the new television series “Cosmos,” saying that... Read more

Susan Hanssen, Associate Professor of History at the University of Dallas, and John Garvey, President of Catholic University of America.

Pope remembered for linking education, love of God

Feb 19, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

Pope Benedict XVI has left a lasting mark on Catholic education by showing how reason and knowledge can lead to... Read more