Pope Francis and the Catholic church continue to look towards science, and that can only be a good thing
- Written by Peter Ellerton, Lecturer in Critical Thinking; Curriculum Director, UQ Critical Thinking Project, The University of Queensland
It’s not uncommon for science and religion to be framed as two opposing forces.
The Catholic church has famously struggled to accommodate scientific research in its past, but recently there has been evidence of a healthier relationship developing.
In many ways, Pope Francis has embraced science as a way of learning about the world. Notably,...