George Coyne, 87, Vatican Astronomer and Galileo Defender, Dies

The Rev. George V. Coyne at the Vatican observatory at Castel Gandolfo in 1991. He headed it for nearly three decades, arguing that religion had a place alongside science. Read More

Controversial Vatican astronomer priest George Coyne dies at 87

Father George Coyne, a Jesuit priest, astronomer, author and former director of the Vatican Observatory who was instrumental in bringing one of the world's most sophisticated — and controversial ... Read More

Father George Coyne, astronomer, promoted science-theology dialogue

Jesuit Father George V. Coyne, pictured in a Jan. 4, 2010, photo, was director of the Vatican Observatory for 28 years until his retirement in 2006. He died at age 87 in Syracuse, N.Y., Feb. 11 ... Read More

Father George Coyne, chief Vatican astronomer who saw no contradiction ...

Father George Coyne, who has died aged 87 in Syracuse, New York, was one of a long line of Jesuit scholars who devoted himself to the science of astronomy. Read More

Father George V. Coyne, S.J., once director of the Vatican Observatory ...

Jesuit Father George V. Coyne, pictured in a Jan. 4, 2010, photo, was director of the Vatican Observatory for 28 years until his retirement in 2006. Read More

Former Vatican Astronomer Reconciles His Beliefs in Science & God

When Lake Effect first spoke with Father George Coyne eight years ago, one of the areas we covered was his life’s devotion to both faith – and science. It’s a topic many have been thinking ... Read More

Vatican Chief: Design Not Science - CBS News

The Vatican's chief astronomer said Friday that "intelligent design" isn't science and doesn't belong in science classrooms, the latest high-ranking Roman Catholic official to enter the evolution ... Read More

George Coyne, Vatican Astronomer and Galileo Defender, Dies at 87

The Rev. George C. Coyne, a Jesuit astrophysicist who as the longtime director of the Vatican Observatory defended Galileo and Darwin against doctrinaire Roman Catholics and challenged atheists, to… ... Read More

George Coyne, Vatican Astronomer and Galileo Defender, Dies at 87

This article originally appeared in The New York Times. The Rev. George V. Coyne, a Jesuit astrophysicist who as the longtime director of the Vatican Observatory defended Galileo and Darwin against… ... Read More