Pope John Paul II

^{Discovery Institute
October 5, 2010
Faith & Science, Intelligent Design}

Catholics and Evolution

_{Discovery Institute
October 5, 2010
Faith & Science, Intelligent Design}

Jay Richards notes that the Catholic Church has no qualms with evolution if its defined as change over time. But according to Pope Pius XII and other popes who have discussed evolution, Darwinian evolution specifically contradicts their holy text and tradition.

The Peacock Principle: Beauty, God, and Darwinism

_{Benjamin Wiker
August 20, 2006
Intelligent Design}

While affirming some aspects of evolutionary theory as having been verified, John Paul II did not issue evolutionary theorists a blank check from the Vatican. In particular, he made clear that a purely materialistic account, especially in regard to human beings, must be regarded as woefully insufficient. Read More ›

^{Michael J. Behe
October 29, 1996
Intelligent Design}

Darwin Under the Microscope

_{Michael J. Behe
October 29, 1996
Intelligent Design}

In his statement, the Pope was careful to point out that it is better to talk about "theories of evolution" rather than a single theory. The distinction is crucial. Indeed, until I completed my doctoral studies in biochemistry, I believed that Darwin's mechanism — random mutation paired with natural selection — was the correct explanation for the diversity of life. Yet I now find that theory incomplete. Read More ›