Blaise Pascal: French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic philosopher, 1623-1662. Engraving by Geille. Culture Club/Hulton Archive/Getty Images ...

Blaise Pascal was a famous French mathematician and philosopher. As a converter to Christianity, Pascal’s beliefs would come to extensively influence the religion and its practice.

Vatican City, Jun 19, 2023 / 05:45 am Pope Francis published an apostolic letter on Monday praising the 17th-century mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal as “a tireless seeker of truth.” ...

On the 400th anniversary of the birth of Blaise Pascal, June 19, 2023, the Vatican Library displayed first editions of some of his most famous works. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA ...

In an apostolic letter released on June 19, 2023, Pope Francis praised the “ brilliant and inquisitive mind ” of the influential French philosopher Blaise Pascal, born on that date 400 years ago.

Rome Newsroom, Jun 21, 2023 / 09:15 am On the 400th anniversary of the birth of Blaise Pascal, the Vatican Library displayed first editions of some of his most famous works. Pope Francis published ...