The pope is obviously the earthly leader of the Catholic Church, as handed down with the indoctrination of Peter.
Just as with any elected (human) official, you have whatever baggage that entails. Good and bad. That's the way life works, unfortunately.
That said, if a person [whoever it is] comes in the way of your relationship with God? Then your strength of Faith alone, or dependency on a human figure to guide you will be tested.
The person who has strong Faith, and a personal relationship with Jesus knows the place of the pope. It's neither a hiderance, nor a ticket to heaven.
The many that "need" Faith strengthened, look to the earthly father to show them the way to increased faith.
Consequently, traditions of the church and the glitz & glam goes in the direction of those who actually need increased faith. Its not for every Catholic, but most.
Just as with any elected (human) official, you have whatever baggage that entails. Good and bad. That's the way life works, unfortunately.
That said, if a person [whoever it is] comes in the way of your relationship with God? Then your strength of Faith alone, or dependency on a human figure to guide you will be tested.
The person who has strong Faith, and a personal relationship with Jesus knows the place of the pope. It's neither a hiderance, nor a ticket to heaven.
The many that "need" Faith strengthened, look to the earthly father to show them the way to increased faith.
Consequently, traditions of the church and the glitz & glam goes in the direction of those who actually need increased faith. Its not for every Catholic, but most.
Quis ut Deus?
