You don't have to trust me. Just Google it: Here you go. First answer: The relationship between science and the Catholic Church is a widely debated subject. Historically, the Catholic Church has been a patron of sciences. It has been prolific in the foundation and funding of schools, universities, and hospitals, and many clergy have been active in the sciences.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_and_the_Catholic_Church#:~:text=The%20relationship%20between%20science%20and,been%20active%20in%20the%20sciences.