"Earlier that day, Pope Leo had visited the Vatican Observatory’s historic telescopes at Castel Gandolfo, where he is on summer break.
Founded in the 16th century and now staffed by Jesuit astronomers, the Vatican Observatory has long stood as a bridge between science and faith.
As the Pontiff follows his predecessors’ initiatives on environmental stewardship and interfaith dialogue.....The Apollo 11 anniversary, often celebrated with flag-waving and patriotic fervor,
Aleteia
