Georges Lemaître: The Catholic Priest Who Discovered the Big Bang Theory (Aquinas 101)

Did you know that Georges Lemaître, the scientist who discovered the big bang theory, was a Catholic priest? Prof. Jonathan Lunine, a professor from Cornell University, shares the little-known story of Fr. Georges Lemaître, the father of the big bang theory. Georges Lemaître: The Catholic Priest Who Discovered the Big Bang (Aquinas 101) - Prof. Jonathan Lunine, Ph.D. Subscribe to our channel here: -- Aquinas 101 is a project of the Thomistic Institute that seeks to promote Catholic truth through short, engaging video lessons. You can browse earlier videos at your own pace or enroll in one of our Aquinas 101 email courses on St. Thomas Aquinas and his masterwork, the Summa Theologiae. In these courses, you’ll learn from expert scientists, philosophers, and theologians—including Dominican friars from the Province of St. Joseph. Enroll in Aquinas 101: Science and Faith to receive the latest videos, readings, and pod