Pope’s astronomer: I would baptise an alien

The dog collar is impeccably white, the suit perfectly pressed, the black shoes polished to a shine. In appearance, Father ...
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Pope Leo's astronomer says he would baptize space aliens into Catholic Church

If an alien species were to visit Earth, Pope Leo's newly appointed astronomer -- Father Richard D'Souza -- would welcome the ...

Would the Vatican Baptise an Alien? Pope Leo's Astronomer Shocks with 'Yes' as Faith Faces ET Question

Father Richard D'Souza said all life forms are God's creation, and would be entitled to join the Catholic Church.
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George Coyne, Vatican Astronomer and Galileo Defender, Dies at 87

The Rev. George C. Coyne, a Jesuit astrophysicist who as the longtime director of the Vatican Observatory defended Galileo and Darwin against doctrinaire Roman Catholics and challenged atheists, too, ...
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Vatican astronomer says Church would baptize aliens if they exist

The remarks have reignited discussion about how religion might adapt if life beyond Earth is ever confirmed. Faith among the ...
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Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Director of the Vatican Observatory

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday appointed astronomer Father Richard Anthony D’Souza, SJ, as the new director of the Vatican Observatory. D’Souza, who has worked at the Vatican’s astronomical research and ...
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Five lessons learned as director of the Vatican Observatory

Pope Leo XIV greets Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, director of the Vatican Observatory, during an audience with students in the summer school of the observatory, at the Vatican June 16, 2025. Credit: ...