What was the Church’s attitude towards Copernicus’ work?
A) He was ignored since he was a Protestant.
B) He was condemned by the inquisition.
C) He was placed under house arrest for questioning theologians.
D) His work helped to stimulate the papal Gregorian reform of the calendar.
E) His heliocentrism was accepted as the normative doctrine by the Church.
Ans: D
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