Between Telescope and Transcendence – Encounter with the Pope's Astronomer

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For many young people in refugee camps and crisis regions, a university education is a long-awaited dream. For ten years, Jesuit Worldwide Learning (JWL) has been making it come true. Almost 50,000 students have already graduated. Jesuits worldwide Switzerland and the Jesuits in Switzerland warmly invite you to the events around the anniversary, together with Jesuit Worldwide Learning. All events can be found at www. jesuiten-weltweit. ch Between Telescope and Transcendence – Encounter with the Pope's Astronomer Father Richard D’Souza in conversation with Susanne Giger For Richard D’Souza SJ, faith and science go hand in hand. His guiding questions: Where do we come from? Where are we going? Are we alone in the universe? He is particularly committed to fostering young talent. Currently, he is developing a degree program in natural sciences together with Jesuit Worldwide Learning. In conversation with Susanne Giger, the head of the Vatican Observatory provides exclusive insights into his research and social work. An event in cooperation between the Paulus Academy, Jesuits worldwide Switzerland, and Jesuit Worldwide Learning. Time: Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Paulus Academy, Pfingstweidstrasse 28, 8005 Zurich Registration and more information

Highlights

• Conversation with Father Richard D’Souza, head of the Vatican Observatory
• Exclusive insights into research and social work
• Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

General Information

The event provides a platform for exchange between faith and science. Father Richard D’Souza discusses his research and the importance of fostering young talent in the natural sciences with Susanne Giger.

Location

Pfingstweidstrasse 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

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