Paul Thigpen, Theologian Who Explored ‘Wondrous’ Question Of Extraterrestrial Life, Dies At 71

By Daniel Payne

Paul Thigpen, the noted theologian and convert to the Catholic faith known for his prolific writing career that included an in-depth survey of extraterrestrial life and the Catholic Church, died on Feb. 24. He was 71.

Thigpen’s death was announced by several media outlets, including TAN Books, the publisher of many of his works. 

Conor Gallagher, the CEO of the publishing company, said in a Facebook post that Thigpen was “one of the most respected...