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William Jennings Bryan (seated at left) being interrogated by Clarence Seward Darrow, during the trial of the State of Tennessee v. John Thomas Scopes, July 20, 1925. Because of the extreme heat, the proceedings were moved outdoors.

Catholics reflect on 100th anniversary of Scopes trial, 1920s evolution debate

Jul 21, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

On July 21, 1925 — a century ago today — substitute teacher John T. Scopes was found guilty of violating... Read more

Daniel Kuebler, a professor of biology at Franciscan University, speaks at the 2025 Society of Catholic Scientists conference on June 7, 2025.

Scholars break down compatibility of evolution and Catholic doctrine at conference

Jun 11, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

About 150 scientists gathered at the Society of Catholic Scientists conference for talks that touched on the Thomistic notion of... Read more

Galaxy M74.

Vatican astronomer yawns at frenzy over Pope's Big Bang words

Oct 30, 2014

By Elise Harris

A leading Vatican astronomer said that although some see Pope Francis' recent words on the Big Bang as signifying a... Read more