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Vatican Observatory director
Fr. José Gabriel Funes, as Vatican Observatory director, stated in 2008 that belief in extraterrestrial life is compatible with Catholic faith and referred to a hypothetical alien as a potential 'brother,' representing a formal institutional theological position.
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Positive reception
Funes stated in 2008 that belief in extraterrestrial life is compatible with Catholic theology and referred to a potential alien as an 'extraterrestrial brother'
Source: Vatican Observatory director's public statements, 2008, as cited by multiple research agents
Quick Facts
Born
June 26, 1951 · Córdoba, Argentina
Nationality
Argentine
Current Role
Vatican Observatory director