Copernicus, Galileo, and the Catholic Church

In February-March 1616, the Catholic Church issued a prohibition against the Copernican theory of the earth’s motion.

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. 

Video production by Laura Seeger and Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle. Audio production by Paul Kotheimer, College of Arts & Sciences Academic Technology Services.