# Galileo affair (1633)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/1633-galileo-affair
Location: Rome
Themes: Theology

The Inquisition condemns Galileo for teaching heliocentrism. At this point in the timeline (1633), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Urban VIII (6 August 1623 – 29 July 1644).

## Why it matters
Galileo affair mattered because it shaped how Christians understand God, Christ, salvation and the church.

Pope at the time: [Pope Urban VIII](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-urban-viii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Galileo affair](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_affair)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Galileo affair](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Galileo+affair)
- [Wikipedia — Reformation (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformation)