On Oct 31, 1992, Catholic church regrets its handling of Galileo Galilee's case.

On Oct 31, 1992

Catholic church regrets its handling of Galileo Galilee’s case.

Then Pope John Paul II acknowledged the errors committed by the Catholic Church while dealing with Galileo Galilei in the 17th century.

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