[texas booster]

...asked to comment on a reported deal between China and the Vatican on the appointment of bishops, which critics say is a deal that “sells out” the Holy See.

“In our interpretation, the critics are a little minority group of people, people who wanted to create trouble,”

IIRC there were quite a few Christians from 33 A.D. through about 400 A.D., that would strongly disagree with any Christian, Pope or lesser, that would work with a Caesar and not protect the flock.

[Mrs. Don-o]

...there were quite a few Christians from 33 A.D. through about 400 A.D., that would strongly disagree with any Christian, Pope or lesser, that would work with a Caesar and not protect the flock.

Not sure just whom you are referring to. Could you identify for me these Christians (by name, any: individual or group) from 33 AD to 400 AD, who would work with Caesar and not protect the flock?

Are you possibly speaking of the Arians?