VOICED: Star-gazing brings Vatican astronomers 'closer to God'

Guy Consolmagno, a Jesuit priest and astronomer, works at the Vatican Observatory, blending faith and science. His belief in God fuels his scientific pursuits, seeking order in the universe. The observatory, located at the Pope's summer residence, boasts a vast meteorite collection and has made significant scientific contributions, such as proving the Green flash phenomenon. The Vatican Observatory serves both the church and the scientific community, maintaining an open mind towards new discoveries, including the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

What is the significance of the location of the Vatican Observatory?

In what ways has the perspective of papal astronomers changed since Galileo's time?