There followed considerable activity behind the scenes, the Cardinals probably detested the Scheiners etc . — and Francesco Barberini, the Pope's brother, who remained a loyal and admiring friend to Galileo throughout, was very active.
There followed considerable activity secretly, the Cardinals probably detested the Scheiners etc . — and Francesco Barberini, the Pope's brother, who remained a loyal and admiring friend to Galileo throughout, was very active.