Did Pope John Paul 2 protect Leonardo Da Vinci's homosexuality?

Answer 1

I don't know what you mean by "protect." That Leonardo Da Vinci was twice arrested by "The Office of the Night" ( a government body set up to "police" public morals - how some of our co-citizens would love that!) for sodomy (i.e. homosexuality) and accused of having relations with his teenage boy model - has been a matter of historical record since Leonardo's time. Even though he was never found guilty, there was a lot of unkind gossip in the writing of this time about his attraction to adolescent boys. The only people who have ever tried to keep this "secret" are prejudiced historians (like Victorian writer John Ruskin) who feel. felt that even the mention of such facts "demean" Da Vinci's genius. In any case John Paul II has never had anything to do with "protecting" any information about Leonardo Da Vinci. For a brief overview of his life, (with a discussion of his "homosexuality" at the very bottom of the page,) try this site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_da_Vinci

Answer 2

No one of recent times has been protecting Leonardo da Vinci's homosexuality. It can not be said for certain that Leonardo was gay, although it is thought HIGHLY LIKELY. There is no absolute certainty but academics agree that he probably was. What difference does it make to John Paul II ? Many Renaissance artist were gay or thought to be. Donatello and Micelangelo to name but two. Some were criminals, drunks, adulterers, murderers and paedophiles too but that didn't stop them working for the church.

Answer 3

Newsflash for you dear, history has been full of gay men. Hiding it only became a thing in the last few centuries. The Roman Empire encouraged it, as well as other ancient societies. It has not been long at all that homosexuality became a secretive and hidden thing.

Answer 4

The previous answers could be interpreted as a positive answer to your question. But in my perspective, as it happened with Michelangelo and most renascence's artists, the issue was simply ignored.

Answer 5

I think you got that mixed up with Michelangelo, dear.

Answer 6

Leonardo DaVinci was gay ??????????

Answer 7

interresting?????