Pope Leo urged to Prepare the World for Imminent First Contact with ET

As scientific discoveries bring humanity closer than ever to confirming the existence of intelligent extraterrestrial life, award-winning filmmaker, musician, and UFOlogist Mark Christopher Lee is making an urgent appeal to the newly elected Pope Leo: prepare the Catholic Church — and its global followers — for first contact.

Lee, whose work on the intersection of spirituality, disclosure, and UFO phenomena has earned him a dedicated international following, warns that the world is on the verge of a transformational moment — one that could redefine our understanding of religion, science, and the human story itself.

“With new data emerging from NASA, private space agencies, and whistleblowers in the intelligence community, it is no longer a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’ we make contact with intelligent life beyond our planet,” says Lee. “The Vatican must not be silent. It must lead. And that begins with transparency, courage, and preparation.”

Lee is calling on Pope Leo to acknowledge the Church’s historical involvement in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, including the role played by the Vatican Observatory — one of the oldest astronomical research institutions in the world.

Established during the reign of a previous Pope Leo, the Observatory has long been rumored to be part of the Church’s quiet engagement with the possibility of alien life.

“The previous Pope Leo laid the groundwork by opening the Church to the stars — literally — with the founding of the Vatican Observatory,” Lee explains. “Now, this new Pope Leo has a chance to finish what was started — by releasing the truth.”

Lee is also calling for the full declassification and release of any documents related to UFOs, anomalous aerial phenomena, and potential extraterrestrial contact held in the Vatican’s secret archives.

He claims that among these records may be the true Third Secret of Fatima — a controversial and long-suspected revelation allegedly received by the Virgin Mary in 1917 and partially suppressed by the Church.

“For decades, there have been rumors and insider testimonies suggesting that the real Third Secret of Fatima deals not with war or apostasy, but with the arrival of non-human intelligences and their role in humanity’s future,” says Lee. “If this is true — and I believe it is — the world has a right to know.”

Lee believes the Vatican has a crucial moral and spiritual role to play in preparing humanity for this unprecedented shift. He argues that disclosure is not just a scientific or political matter — it is a deeply spiritual event that will challenge and transform our understanding of creation, the soul, and our place in the cosmos.

“If first contact happens — and it might be very soon — people will be asking profound questions: What does this mean for God? For Jesus? For salvation? The Church must be ready to provide answers that unite rather than divide, that heal rather than fracture. Pope Leo can be the leader who rises to this historic occasion.”

Known for his provocative documentaries and outspoken views, Mark Christopher Lee has consistently challenged institutions to be more open about what they know. He insists that withholding the truth about extraterrestrial life only breeds fear and confusion — while transparency, he argues, will help the world face this moment with wisdom and hope.

“It’s time to stop treating this like science fiction,” Lee concludes. “This is science fact — and it’s spiritual truth. We must embrace it together. The future is already here.”