The existence of extraterrestrial life is an integral theme in astronomy. Here's a Yahoo! article that deals with one aspect of that, mentioning Galileo's persecution and the Vatican's rescinding of the action taken against him
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080513/ap_on_re_eu/vatican_aliens_3
Theology and science have often been at odds through the ages, but the Vatican Observatory has done a lot to bridge the gap. Google 'Fr. George Coyne' for a primer. I've enjoyed listening to his talks when he visits the Bay Area.
-Tony
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