Because of the costs incurred by the city of Rome to finance this war, Urban VIII became immensely unpopular with his subjects. Source: Internet
Despite an early friendship and encouragement for his teachings, Urban VIII was responsible for summoning the scientist and astronomer Galileo to Rome in 1633 to recant his work. Source: Internet
However his persecution began after Pope Urban VIII blessed Galileo to write about the Copernican system. Source: Internet
Following his accession to the papacy, Urban VIII is reported to have said, "It is a great fortune for you, O Cavaliere, to see Cardinal Maffeo Barberini made pope, but our fortune is even greater to have Cavalier Bernini alive in our pontificate." Source: Internet
Bust of Urban VIII, Gianlorenzo Bernini, 1637-8 Urban VIII was the last pope to extend the papal territory. Source: Internet
In 1629, and before St. Peter's Baldachin was complete, Urban VIII put him in charge of all the ongoing architectural works at St Peter's. Source: Internet