From the V.O. Faith and Science Pages: An Astronomer’s View of the Christmas Sky

Today’s featured entry from the Vatican Observatory Faith and Science pages:

“An Astronomer’s View of the Christmas Sky” (click here for it)

This 2018 article published in the Wall Street Journal is based on an interview with Vatican Observatory Director Br. Guy Consolmagno, S.J. The article touches on the Star of Bethlehem, the history of the Vatican Observatory and other topics. [click here to continue]


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