by Magis Center | Jun 10, 2020 | Church Teaching, Culture, Latest, News
On a recent episode of Father Spitzer’s Universe, Father discussed the availability of a Covid-19 vaccine and the ethics of producing and utilizing a vaccine that has been developed using fetal cells from aborted babies. On April 17th, four USCCB committee chairmen...
by Justina Miller | Jun 9, 2020 | Culture, Latest, News
The United States is increasing in “Nones,” i.e, those who claim no religious affiliation. The latest Bulletin from the Institute for Theological Encounter with Science and Technology (ITEST) contains some eye-opening insights on who the Nones are and what compels...
by Maggie Ciskanik, M.S. | May 24, 2020 | Faithful Scientists, Latest, News, Science, Reason & Faith
Since its founding in 1972, the Templeton Prize has honored 17 scientists, 7 opinion leaders, 16 religious leaders, and 7 theologians/philosophers. This year’s recipient is research scientist, Dr. Francis Collins, MD, Ph.D. He is the current Director of the National...
by Magis Center | Apr 27, 2020 | Culture, Latest, News
Musical artist Marie Miller, daughter of our Executive Director Joe Miller, produced a heartwarming slide show tribute to the medical personnel who are on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s set to her new song “Brave New Step” and includes...
by Maggie Ciskanik, M.S. | Feb 19, 2020 | Astronomy, Latest, News
Fr. George Coyne, SJ, passed away on February 14, 2020. He was an astrophysicist, a priest, the former director of the Vatican Observatory, and a “remarkable man.” His life and contributions are celebrated in moving tributes from the Vatican Observatory website and...
by Maggie Ciskanik, M.S. | Feb 5, 2020 | Astronomy, Latest, News
The last week of January was a historic week for space news. Jan. 30 marked the end of the mission assigned to NASA’s Spitzer Space telescope. Jan. 31 marked another historic space event: the 62nd anniversary of the launch of Explorer 1, the very first satellite...
