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The Catholic Church has maintained a position of openness regarding extraterrestrial intelligence, as evidenced by the fact that it has never issued a formal denial or official stance on the matter [1], [2], [3]. Furthermore, the Church permits its scholars and scientists to explore the topic [4], [5], and theologians argue that the Church could accommodate such a discovery within its existing traditions [6], [7].
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Extraterrestrial Intelligence and the Catholic Faith: A Brief History of ... catholicscientists.org 4 facts
perspectiveThe author argues that the Catholic Church has ample reason to believe that she could accommodate the discovery of extraterrestrial intelligent life while remaining faithful to her Tradition.
claimCatholic scholars including Thomas O’Meara, Marie I. George, Peter M. J. Hess, Fr. George Coyne, SJ, Fr. José G. Funes, SJ, Ernan McMullin, Fr. Roch Kereszty, and Christopher T. Baglow consider the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence to be a possibility or probability that is not contrary to Catholic Church teaching.
claimThe Catholic Church has not taken an official position on the existence of extraterrestrial intelligent life.
claimThe Catholic Church has never issued a formal statement denying the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence.
Would the discovery of extraterrestrial intelligent life have an impact ... cambridge.org 1 fact
claimThe Catholic Church has not issued any official statements regarding the theological implications of extraterrestrial intelligent life, reflecting the current speculative nature of their existence.
A Very Short Introduction to the History of Catholic Debates About ... churchlifejournal.nd.edu 1 fact
claimThe Catholic Church permits Catholic scientists, theologians, and philosophers to explore the topic of extraterrestrial intelligence.