Question

Why did pope john paul say the church's treatment of Galileo was wrong?

Answer 1

Galileo was an Italian scientist, who proved that the Earth moves around the Sun. The church believed that he was saying that God didnt create all things. Because of this the church took action against him and condemed him. Later on as time and technology improved the world along with the church realized that Galileo findings was true. Pope John Paul II argued that the manner in which the church treated Galileo was wrong. His reason is because they did not consider science and neglected to hear others opinion that was not those of the church.