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Pope discusses life's biggest questions with International Space Station crew

Pontiff becomes second pope to speak to astronauts orbiting the Earth with live streamed video call from the Vatican
Pope Francis talks to the six astronauts during a video conference with the International Space Station. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

The Earth is a fragile thing that could even destroy itself, Pope Francis told astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, saying they had an opportunity to see the planet “from the eyes of God”.

The voice of Pope Francis was heard in the heavens when he made a

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