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“The doctrine of the double motion of the earth about its axis and about the sun is false, and entirely contrary to Holy Scripture.”

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Pope Paul V

Pope Paul V (Camillo Borghese, 1552-1621) served as the 235th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church from 1605 to 1621. Born into an Italian noble family in Siena, he studied law and canon law before rising through the ecclesiastical ranks. During his papacy, he was known for defending Church authority and implementing reforms. He famously presided over the Galileo affair in 1616, a pivotal moment in the history of science and religion. Paul V was also a patron of the arts, supporting various artistic endeavors in Rome. His 16-year pontificate left a lasting impact on the Catholic Church during the Counter-Reformation era. more

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