Vatican Hosts Meeting on Life in the Universe
source: http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091122/vatican-hosts-meeting-on-extraterrestrials/
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he Pontifical Academy of Science recently hosted a gathering leading scientists from around the world to assess the most recent research on life in the universe and to discuss the possibility of life on other planets.
Though Father Jose Gabriel Funes said questions on life’s origins and whether life exists elsewhere in the universe offer “many philosophical and theological implications," the chief papal astronomer said the five-day conference – which attracted 30 astronomers, physicists and biologists, including non-Catholics – “focused on the scientific perspective.”
"The questions … are very suitable and deserve serious consideration," Funes said, according to the Vatican news service.
In recent years, technological breakthroughs have led to the discovery of more than 400 planets beyond the solar system. And with the field of astrobiology only just burgeoning, scientists such as Prof. Chris Impey of the University Arizona believe the discovery of life elsewhere may be just around the corner.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091122/vatican-hosts-meeting-on-extraterr...
Though Father Jose Gabriel Funes said questions on life’s origins and whether life exists elsewhere in the universe offer “many philosophical and theological implications," the chief papal astronomer said the five-day conference – which attracted 30 astronomers, physicists and biologists, including non-Catholics – “focused on the scientific perspective.”
"The questions … are very suitable and deserve serious consideration," Funes said, according to the Vatican news service.
In recent years, technological breakthroughs have led to the discovery of more than 400 planets beyond the solar system. And with the field of astrobiology only just burgeoning, scientists such as Prof. Chris Impey of the University Arizona believe the discovery of life elsewhere may be just around the corner.
http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091122/vatican-hosts-meeting-on-extraterr...
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