Humans have invented numerous things, from primitive tools to the latest artificial intelligence. Some of these inventions are of course more relevant than others, and indeed some inventors are more celebrated than others.
While science and religion seem to be on opposite sides of the spectrum, for millennia, they worked synergistically. So much so that many men of the cloth came up with innovative ideas that led to great inventions.
In this gallery, we remember some of the greatest inventions by Catholic priests. Curious? Click on.