A British documentary filmmaker has made the extraordinary claim that the Vatican is actively preparing for the possibility of first contact with an extraterrestrial civilisation, potentially within this year.
Rare Access to Vatican Archives
UFO researcher and filmmaker Mark Christopher Lee states he has been granted rare access to the Vatican's confidential archives. His investigation focuses on historical records of unexplained phenomena that might indicate past interactions with intelligent life from beyond Earth.
Lee suggests the Catholic Church is deeply contemplating the profound theological and spiritual consequences of confirming the existence of alien beings. He told the Daily Star: "If we are close to confirming intelligent life beyond Earth, no institution will feel the shockwaves more than the Catholic Church."
Theological Implications of Extraterrestrial Life
This potential paradigm shift raises significant questions for one of the world's oldest faiths. Lee posits that Pope Leo XIV could become the first spiritual leader in history to formally address 'First Contact'. He questioned whether the Church has been quietly preparing for this moment and what revelations might follow.
In his latest documentary, 'God Vs Aliens', Lee argues that UFO encounters and paranormal events are interconnected. He maintains the Church may be far more open to the concept of extraterrestrial existence than the public perceives.
Vatican's Historical Openness to Alien Life
The Vatican's scientific arm has a history of openness on this subject. In 2008, Vatican astronomer Father Gabriel Funes wrote in the Vatican newspaper that intelligent beings created by God could exist elsewhere. He stated this did not contradict Christian faith, citing God's unlimited creative freedom and even referencing St. Francis to muse about a 'brother alien'.
More recently, Father Richard D'Souza, head of the Vatican Observatory, revealed he would be willing to baptise an alien, describing them as "children of God". He acknowledged that theology would need to reimagine itself should humanity ever encounter intelligent extraterrestrial life.
Lee concludes with a bold prediction for 2026: "Faith and prophecy have always guided humanity. Now, with UFO disclosure and global interest at an all-time high, these forces are converging in a way that has never happened before. 2026 could be the year everything changes."
