It all comes back to Christ because the pope is the Vicar of Christ The pope is a man, Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
Which do you choose to believe? The Roman catechism, or God's Word?
"For the Roman Pontiff, by reason of his office as Vicar of Christ, and as pastor of the entire Church has full, supreme, and universal power over the whole Church, a power which he can always exercise unhindered." Pg. 234, #882 ........"The Roman Pontiff... as supreme pastor and teacher of all the faithful..." Pg. 235, #891
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"For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all."
1 Timothy 2: 5-6
Yes, he is a man.
I believe Jesus who promised the Spirit of Truth to guide the Church and by extension, His supreme pastor and teacher of all the faithful. His power was given to him and is protected by Jesus whom we trust.
Pope Francis has said nothing to change Christ’s truth. He has had to clarify some things, but he has not given approval to the things his detractors seem to think he has.
Every person who believes in Christ has a pastor, whether it is the head of their denomination or themselves, they rely on a man/woman as a teacher.
Jesus is our only mediator with God, it is through Him that we have hope of salvation. The pope is His representative while we remain in this life because Jesus, the Good Shepard, has returned to His Father.