Copernicus, Galileo, and the Catholic Church

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Published 2022-05-20
In February-March 1616, the Catholic Church issued a prohibition against the Copernican theory of the earth’s motion. This led later (1633) to the Inquisition trial and condemnation of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) as a suspected heretic.

Written by Maurice A. Finocchiaro. Narration by Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle. A textual version of this video is available at origins.osu.edu/milestones/february-2016-400-years….

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Video production by Laura Seeger and Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle. Audio production by Paul Kotheimer, College of Arts & Sciences Academic Technology Services. The Origins' editorial team includes: Editors Nicholas Breyfogle, Steven Conn and David Steigerwald; Managing Editors Cameron Givens, Damarius Johnson, and Brionna Mendoza; Copyeditor Sarah Brady Siff; Article Layout Kristin Osborne; and Video Production Specialist Laura Seeger.
All Comments (4)
  • @Dr.Flaherty-kk1cu
    Laudato Si interferes in scientific matters? I'd like to hear more about how that's the case.
  • @royprado4540
    Pope John Paul II ask for Forgiveness for the false condemnation of Galileo...
  • @franciscowalker5104
    There is not two truths ... that discussion was already set and done centuries ago....please read a bit more about the history of the church. You presented a VERY biased account