Science

The Latest

File Photo.

Funding for adult stem cell research increasing, report finds

Dec 11, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A recent report has found that research on ethically-sourced adult stem cells is rising in popularity, leaving advocates pointing to... Read more

Br. Guy Consolmagno SJ speaks with CNA on Nov. 22, 2013 at the Vatican Observatory in Rome

Vatican astronomer: science opens the door to dialogue

Nov 28, 2013

By Elise Harris

A leading astronomer in the Vatican Observatory stated that the study of science provides a unique forum to discuss man’s... Read more

Dr. Michael Waldstein speaks on faith and reason Jan. 31, 2013 at the Augustine Institute in Denver.

Theologian calls beauty 'starting point' for faith

Feb 7, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

Prominent theologian Dr. Michael Waldstein said that despite the modern world's dismissal of the connection between goodness and truth, the... Read more

One of the first images taken by NASA's Curiosity rover, after the Aug. 6, 2012 landing on Mars.

Vatican Observatory head praises Curiosity rover landing

Aug 6, 2012

Vatican Observatory director Fr. José Gabriel Funes thinks that “everybody” should be happy with the successful landing of the Mars... Read more

Latest news

null

Louisiana police obtain new search warrant in New Orleans Archdiocese abuse investigation

null

UK Catholic bishops discourage medical and social gender transition in pastoral statement

Pope Francis speaks to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 25, 2015.

Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation

One of the priests on “The Sacristy of the Vendée”show sparked a firestorm after quipping in February that he prayed that Pope Francis would “go to heaven as soon as possible.”

Priests’ talk show that sparked controversy over Pope Francis remarks now back on YouTube

St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.

Historic St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, will host Pope Francis this weekend

null

In wake of euthanasia case in Peru, physician-priest makes case for palliative care

Pro-life advocates demonstrate prior to an Arizona House of Representatives session at the Arizona State Capitol on April 17, 2024, in Phoenix.

Arizona House votes to repeal law protecting life from moment of conception

Pro-life and pro-abortion activists at a demonstration outside the U.S. Supreme Court as it hears arguments in the Moyle v. United States case, in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2024. The case deals with whether an Idaho abortion law conflicts with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).

Divided Supreme Court hears emergency room abortion case: DOJ vs. Idaho’s pro-life law

A Coptic Orthodox church in Old Cairo, a historic area of the Egyptian capital.

Arsonists burn down homes of Egypt’s beleaguered Christians

Anti-death penalty activists rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in an attempt to prevent the execution of Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip on Sept. 29, 2015, in Washington, D.C.

Oklahoma attorney general asks Supreme Court to halt execution of condemned convict

Liturgical Calendar Show this year
Apr 25
St. Mark, the Evangelist
Today's readings

Trending