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Director of the Vatican Observatory
Brother Guy Consolmagno is the current director of the Vatican Observatory and has publicly stated he would baptize an extraterrestrial if it asked, representing the Vatican's evolving institutional position on extraterrestrial life.
Public Discourse
Documented public claims — sourced and attributed — with responses where available. The reader evaluates.
Mixed reception
Consolmagno stated publicly that he would baptize an extraterrestrial if it asked, a position framed as consistent with Catholic theology
Source: Vatican Observatory formally published statements, as cited in multiple research findings
Quick Facts
Born
September 19, 1952 · Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nationality
American
Current Role
Director of the Vatican Observatory