The Popes and Science The History of the Papal Relations to Science During the Middle Ages and Down to Our Own Time

"The Popes and Science" by James J. Walsh is a historical exploration of the bond between the papacy and the progression of science and medicine, spanning from medieval times to the 1800s. Walsh challenges the widely accepted idea that the Catholic Church hindered scientific advancement, particularly in medical fields like dissection and anatomy. He unveils evidence demonstrating the Church's role in founding medical schools and promoting scientific discovery throughout the Middle Ages, spotlighting important people and turning points that illustrate Papal support for science and medicine, thereby disproving the common belief that the Church suppressed scientific growth.