That is the problem a sect creates when they blasphemously elevate their leader to be “vicar of Christ’ and call him “holy father”. They are then stuck with his proclamations as if they come from God. The fruits of their own teachings. Maybe they should do as Christ taught and call no man father.
And if I'm understanding RC Canon Law....there's really not a whole lot Roman Catholics can do about this.
“They are then stuck with his proclamations as if they come from God. The fruits of their own teachings.”
I’m not sure that Catholics see the Pope this way. There are points of contention that make it difficult for Catholics and Protestants to have a civil conversation, unfortunately.
While I am Protestant and get the arguments against quite a few Catholic practices and teachings that Protestant’s object to, I was really hoping to see some objective conversations around what Catholics see as an appropriate remedy when they recognize a problem within the Catholic Church or its leadership.
I’ve seen endless debates in this area and have yet to see much productive come of them. However, there are some major issues BOTH sides agree on—specifically abortion and homosexuality. But it looks as if there is a danger of even these issues being compromised upon at the highest levels.