They condemned the teachings of Copernicus, and Bellarmine conveyed their decision to Galileo who had not been personally involved in the trial. Galileo was forbidden to hold Copernican views but later events made him less concerned about this decision of the Inquisition.
Sila ay nahatulan ang teachings ng Copernicus, at Bellarmine kani-kanilang mga conveyed desisyon sa Galileo na hindi na personal na kasangkot sa paglilitis. Galileo ay ipinagbabawal sa hold Copernican views ngunit mamaya mga kaganapan na ginawa sa kanya ng mas kaunting pag-aalala tungkol sa desisyon na ito ng pagtatanong.