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NEWS UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV visited the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on Sunday, July 20, to remember the anniversary of the 1969 moon landing. 📸 Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/Handout via Reuters Check out more photos in the Faith chat room of the
Pope Leo tours the Vatican Observatory in Italy to mark the 1969 moon landing anniversary https://t.co/jBnLSuHWWa
The final approach of Apollo 11 as it prepared to land on the Moon for the first time https://t.co/ZnLAeeGImL
Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with a visit to the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on July 20, 2025. During his visit, he toured the observatory's domes, telescopes, and scientific instruments, reflecting on the historic lunar mission. The Apollo 11 mission, which culminated in astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin Jr. and Neil Armstrong landing on the Moon on July 20, 1969, remains a significant milestone in space exploration. The pope also made a call to Buzz Aldrin as part of the commemoration. The legacy of Apollo 11 continues to influence contemporary perspectives on lunar exploration and the future utilization of lunar resources.
