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Pope Leo XIV honors Harvard astronomer Karin Öberg

Original: Pope Leo XIV honors Harvard scientist whose pursuit of knowledge led her to faith Karin Öberg holds the Thomas Dudley Ca

Pope Leo XIV has honored Karin Öberg, a Harvard University scientist who says her scientific pursuit of knowledge led her to faith. Öberg holds the Thomas Dudley Cabot Chair in the Natural Sciences at Harvard and directs the Öberg Astrochemistry Laboratory at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. The recognition is drawing attention for highlighting the compatibility of scientific research and religious belief.

Why now: The Vatican's recognition of a prominent scientist who converted to faith resonates in ongoing debates about science and religion.

Pope Leo XIVKarin ÖbergHarvard UniversityHarvard-Smithsonian Center for AstrophysicsVatican

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• Pope Leo XIV honors Harvard scientist whose pursuit of knowledge led her to faith Karin Öberg holds the Thomas Dudley Cabot Chair in the Natural Sciences at Harvard University and directs the Öberg Astrochemistry Laboratory at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. 🔗… · CatholicNews@na.social · 1

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