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The Comet That Changed Religious History

In 1456, Halley's Comet blazed through the sky, causing widespread fear. Pope Callixtus III believed it was an evil omen, signaling God's wrath. To combat this, he ordered prayers and church bells to ring daily. This celestial event later fueled intrigue and deeper astronomical study, intertwining science and religion in unexpected ways.
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