Rev. Nicanor Pier Giorgio Austriaco, OP

Rev. Nicanor Pier Giorgio Austriaco brings medieval philosopher and theologian St. Thomas Aquinas's insights on the image of God in humans into conversation with contemporary evolutionary biology.

In his 2014 speech to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Pope Francis made comments on evolution and creation that generated controversy. A priest and scientist puts the comments into perspective.

According to St. Thomas, it is a greater perfection, and therefore, more fitting, for God to share his causality with his creatures, than for God to remain the sole cause acting within creation.

Science may find a solution to our current social and ecological ills, but religion will be needed to actually make that solution happen.

Rev. Nicanor Pier Giorgio Austriaco brings medieval philosopher and theologian St. Thomas Aquinas's insights on the image of God in humans into conversation with contemporary evolutionary biology.

In his 2014 speech to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Pope Francis made comments on evolution and creation that generated controversy. A priest and scientist puts the comments into perspective.

According to St. Thomas, it is a greater perfection, and therefore, more fitting, for God to share his causality with his creatures, than for God to remain the sole cause acting within creation.