Pope Francis Appoints UCLA Astrophysicist to Pontifical Academy of Sciences
The Holy Father nominated Andrea Mia Ghez as an ordinary member of the Vatican City-based academy.
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Inventors of CRISPR Gene Editing Appointed to Pontifical Academy of Sciences
Their discovery sparked research into new treatments for cancer and other diseases, earning the two female scientists the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, but it also poses a host of bioethical questions.
Vatican Provides Few Details Regarding Funding of Controversial Conferences
Groups participating in the conferences appear to be paying most or all of the costs, not the Vatican.
Pontifical Academy of Science Emails Document Vatican Hostility to Climate Change Skepticism
The 2015 emails show how the academy’s chancellor and some of its senior members were alarmed about a French scientist attending a high-level Vatican summit and had him disinvited.
Population-Control Advocates’ Vatican Appearance Draws Criticism
Some observers argue that the Pontifical Academy of Sciences’ invitation to Paul Ehrlich and other prominent population-control activists reflects a lack of fidelity to Church teachings.
Vatican Global-Warming Conference Displays Climate of Cooperation
Delegates at an April 28 conference lauded the Holy See for its commitment to sustainable development, but others dispute whether humanity has caused climate change.
Pope Francis Lauds Benedict XVI’s Emphasis on Harmony of Faith and Science
The Holy Father unveiled a new bust of his predecessor in an address Oct. 27 to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
