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The Vatican Observatory Podcast

Vatican Observatory
Vatican Observatory
Tea
Space Exploration
Astronomy
Chemistry
Sacred Space Astronomy
Bryn Mawr College
Caffeine
NASA
Cultural Anthropology
Pilgrimage
Religious Studies
Grand Valley State University
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Physics

The Vatican Observatory is one of the oldest and most accomplished observatories in the world… which surprises people who have limited understanding of Church and science. In this podcast, you’ll hear from Vatican astronomers and their accomplished special guests as they explore the wonder of God’s surprising universe.

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Latest Episodes

Br. Guy Consolmagno chats with Rev. Richard A. D'Souza - the incoming Director of the Vatican Observatory! He takes the reins from Br. Guy on September 19, 2025.

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Br. Guy Consolmagno SJ: Director of Vatican Observatory and President of the ... more

Br. Guy Consolmagno chats with Dr. Deana L. Weibel - a cultural anthropologist whose work focuses primarily on religion, especially the topics of pilgrimage, sacred space, the mutual influence of scientific and religious ideas on each other, and reli... more

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Br. Guy Consolmagno chats with Dr. Michelle Francl about her book  Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea, which explores the chemistry behind different styles of tea. The book caused quite a stir with various international news agencies - and a virtual fires... more

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Br. Guy Consolmagno chats with Br. Bob Macke about being a team member of two asteroid missions:  the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission, and the Lucy mission to the Trojan asteroids.

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Br. Guy Consolmagno SJ: Director of Vatican Observ... more

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Father Richard A. D'Souza, SJ.
Incoming director of the Vatican Observatory
Vatican Observatory
Episode: Meet The New Boss!
Dr. Deana Weibel
Cultural anthropologist focusing on the interplay of religion and space exploration.
Grand Valley State University
Episode: An Anthropologist at the Vatican Observatory
Dr. Michelle Francl
Professor of Chemistry at Bryn Mawr College and adjunct scholar for the Vatican Observatory
Bryn Mawr College
Episode: Steeped in Science

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Really good!

    Lots of great science & history told in very interesting stories answering basic and more advanced questions you wonder about.

    Highly recommended

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    I’m they
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great listening

    As a science teacher I love listening to the stories of awe and wonder in the search for truth in science and religion Tottenham,ON

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vinnysmeatballs
    Canada4 years ago
  • Deep thanks

    Wonderful insights shared by Brother Guy and guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wjm5107
    United States4 years ago
  • Wondrous Mystery

    I try to listen and read everything by Brother Guy and have heard him speak live several times. He gives me hope in these troubled times as he invites us to look beyond the margins of our small lives and gaze into eternity. I love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Mo Beth W
    Canada4 years ago
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    Argentina4 years ago

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An Anthropologist at the Vatican Observatory
Q: What is your connection with the Explorers Club?
Dr. Weibel is a member and current chapter chair of the Explorers Club, having been drawn by the intersections of exploration in various fields, including anthropology and space science.
An Anthropologist at the Vatican Observatory
Q: Do you have a great astronaut story for us?
Yes, Dr. Weibel shares a powerful experience from talking with an Apollo astronaut about the awe he felt while looking into deep space, which profoundly shifted his understanding of the cosmos.
An Anthropologist at the Vatican Observatory
Q: Can you tell us about your day job and how you get to do this?
Dr. Weibel is a professor of anthropology, studying humanity's interactions with sacred places, and has a deep interest in how these experiences relate to space exploration.
An Anthropologist at the Vatican Observatory
Q: What are the kinds of things you're finding about the connections between people's interest in astronomy and people's interest in things spiritual?
Dr. Weibel found that it varies by individual, especially among those involved in space exploration, with many feeling a shared sense of destiny and purpose related to future explorations.
Steeped in Science
Q: What is your favorite cup of tea?
Dr. Francl shares that her favorite morning tea is Assam for its caffeine and floral scent, while in the afternoon, she enjoys a green tea called 'green snail tea' for its naturally occurring sweetness.

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