Finally, we've gotten a comment (although unofficial) from the Vatican, through its official newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, on intelligent design theory and evolution. For those of you with NYTimes accounts, here's the whole article:
In 'Design' vs. Darwinism, Darwin Wins Point in Rome Take it with the usual grain of salt and it actually seems somewhat promising. This is the first thing that's actually made Pope Palpatine TM seem a little easier on the conscience.