How did religious leaders react to Copernicus's theory?

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Copernicus's theory was initially rejected by both Catholics and Protestants due to its challenge to the traditional geocentric view of the universe. However, Protestants, lacking a centralized authority, were more amenable to new ideas and gradually accommodated themselves to Copernican thinking. Catholics, on the other hand, took a more cautious approach and only fully accepted Copernican theory several decades later. It was not until the 19th century that the Catholic Church formally lifted its ban on books advocating Copernican theory.

How Did Religious Leaders React to Copernicus's Theory