The Catholic Register Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:47:20 -0500 Website design by Concerto Designs concertodesigns.ca en-gb Church leaders praise Hawking for contribution to science, dialogue /home/international/item/26965-church-leaders-praise-hawking-for-contribution-to-science-dialogue /home/international/item/26965-church-leaders-praise-hawking-for-contribution-to-science-dialogue VATICAN – Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, who said he did not believe in God, was still an esteemed member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and fostered a fruitful dialogue between science and faith.
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VATICAN CITY – Stephen HawkingöÏÓãÊÓƵapp visit to the Vatican this week has raised curiosity, with some asking what exactly the famed astrophysicist and self-proclaimed atheist was doing in the heart of the Catholic Church.

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VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis told a group of scientists Monday that their role in finding creative solutions to the worldöÏÓãÊÓƵapp problems is more urgent than ever, and praised increasing collaboration between scientific and religious communities.

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