Pope would baptize Martians….if they asked

In a homily delivered Monday, Pope Francis said he'd baptize Martians if they showed up at the Vatican demanding to be baptized.  He was trying to illustrate the point that everyone has the right to receive the Holy Spirit-even aliens from faraway planets.

"If tomorrow, for example, an expedition of Martians arrives and some of them come to us…and if one of them says:  'Me, I want to be baptized!', what would happen?"  the pontiff said according to AFP.

He defined these hypothetical beings as "green men, with a long nose and big ears, like children draw."  For extra emphasis, he added, "Who are we to close doors?"


**Oh, my…I'm wondering if someone asked him this question, or if he came up with this scenario himself?  I actually really like this Pope from what I've seen and read…so this is totally funny to me;)  I also like how he said they wouldn't be forced into it.  Maybe the Catholics know a secret:  the untapped  resource of a universe full of aliens from faraway planets.  I should tell Leslea that if the missionary work is slow, just look for stray UFO's.  Is there a mission for Area 51?  Personally, I can't wait until hordes of Martians show up at the Vatican.**