‘It’s a Special Thing to Be Human’: Artemis II Crew Returns With Awe, Gratitude, and Faith
After traveling approximately 695,000 miles over its 10-day trip around the moon, the Artemis II crew gave powerful reflections on their experience.
After traveling approximately 695,000 miles over its 10-day trip around the moon, the Artemis II crew gave powerful reflections on their experience.
A touching tribute aboard the historic Artemis II mission echoes a centuries-old Catholic tradition.
EDITORIAL: The awe-inspiring Artemis II moon mission comes at a providential time for humanity.
The lunar-flyby mission has captured global attention not only for its technical ambition but also for its human moments. Among them, a moving Easter message and honoring the late wife of a crew member.
COMMENTARY: NASA’s Artemis program reignites enthusiasm for space exploration and faith.
EWTN News speaks with Jesuit Father Richard A. D’Souza, director of the Vatican Observatory since September 2025.
The Apollo 8 commander’s reading of the Scriptures reached a worldwide audience at the dawn of humanity’s journey to the moon.
The lecture followed a Gold Mass, celebrated for Catholic scientists, at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle.
‘No longer will your sun set, or your moon wane; for the Lord will be your light forever.’ —Isaiah 60:20
COMMENTARY: The intelligence and imagination that created Voyager 1, and that has kept us in contact with our ‘most distant emissary,’ testify to the spiritual nature of human beings.
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