As the film Disclosure Day rolls out in cinemas, director Steven Spielberg is once again pushing audiences to imagine what contact with extraterrestrial life might look like and what it might mean for religion on Earth just as UFO sightings,

American Religious Belief in Extraterrestrial Life (Princeton Univ., Sept.) argues that several American religious traditions have long believed in that aliens exist—and want to help us.

Steven Spielberg says if a real "Disclosure Day" happened, it would "unite the human race." But what will become of Christianity if aliens exist?

Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' prompts discussions on extraterrestrial life and its implications for religion, reflecting a shift in public perception of UFOs.

Pope Leo XIV, during a meeting with astronomy students last year at the Vatican, spoke of the "ancient light of distant galaxies" and the "mysterious joy" evoked by studying outer space, remarks some interpreted as tacit speculation about the possibility of life on other planets.

The story gained renewed attention after a NewsNation interview with UFO whistleblower David Grusch.

What Steven Spielberg's new alien movie reveals about our UFO obsessions.

As the Pentagon releases UFO-related files, the narrative of "Disclosure Day" mirrors real-life discussions on the implications of alien contact on religious beliefs.