The Catholic Church, despite initially reserving judgment, decided that the book was in conflict with its official doctrine and in 1616 added Copernicus ’ work to the list of banned books.
Ehkki katoliku kirik esialgu hoidus arvamust avaldamast, otsustas ta hiljem, et see teos läheb vastuollu ametliku õpetusega, ning lisas selle aastal 1616 keelatud raamatute nimistusse.