It's not the Vatican's job to hunt for aliens anyway. They do, however, acknowledge the importance of science and consider it a duty to stay informed. Will a Vatican telescope ever find an alien civilization? Probably not.
Should one be found, however, it will have theological ramifications. And theology is the Vatican's job. Better to stay abreast than to hobble well after the facts.
Should one be found, however, it will have theological ramifications. And theology is the Vatican's job. Better to stay abreast than to hobble well after the facts.