Antonino , Archbishop of Florence ( 1384 -- 1459 ) , insisted that common beliefs concerning witches were mere foolishness , and required those who held such beliefs to make confession and repent of them .
LeFranc blamed the clergy for permitting such beliefs to flourish .
Antonino , Archbishop of Florence ( 1384 -- 1459 ) , insisted that common beliefs concerning witches were mere foolishness , and required those who held such beliefs to make confession and repent of beliefs .
LeFranc blamed the clergy for permitting such beliefs to flourish .