Questions about Catholicism

[RiverRat1]

Curious about a few things.
1. What does the Church consider the Pope to be exactly? Just a figurehead, a prophet or??
2. Are all Catholics required to do or believe what the Pope says?
3. When they elect a new Pope is it just men electing a new leader or do they claim it's much deeper like God putting a new Pope in charge?

[Landrover]

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[Txhunter3000]

In for personal beliefs, not Google.

[Man]

Im Catholic.....and we have never given 2 flying flips about the pope, what he said, did, ect... growing up and attending catholic schools/church.
We are non denomination church attenders now

[RiverRat1]

In for personal beliefs, not Google.

Same here. Religions are far deeper than a simple Google search.

Im Catholic.....and we have never given 2 flying flips about the pope, what he said, did, ect... growing up and attending catholic schools/church.
We are non denomination church attenders now

So would other Catholics agree that you can be Catholic and not care what the Pope says?

[Big Lee]

I've often wondered the same.

I also wonder why we as a nation follow the pope, kings, queens, prince, and princesses in our news so heavily.

[PondPopper]

I've often wondered the same.

I also wonder why we as a nation follow the pope, kings, queens, prince, and princesses in our news so heavily.

Ain’t that the dang truth!!! This has never made sense to me.

[Mayhem]

In for answers. I have never understood the catholic ways, such as confession. Why do I need to tell another man my sins? God already knows them and I can speak with him directly. I cant seem to find a reason for the middle man.

[Duckologist]

Same here. Religions are far deeper than a simple Google search.



So would other Catholics agree that you can be Catholic and not care what the Pope says?

Yes

[fishfeeder01]

1. What does the Church consider the Pope to be exactly? Just a figurehead, a prophet or??
My Belief and teachings show him to be the Leader of the Vatican, and the Senior person representing the Catholic Church throughout the World. His position allows him to guide, inspire and preach to people all around the world. You dont have to be Catholic to hear his sermons, you can listen and take solitude in how or what they are discussing or preaching about. Lastly, he in the one person out there that is not afraid to remind us of the poor, the homeless, the ones that need prayer and forgiveness.
2. Are all Catholics required to do or believe what the Pope says? I think that his teachings and or examples of living a Godly life can impact more people in the entire world. you can choose to follow, or at least listen to his teachings or sermons. If you chose to follow , Great. If you chose to say, no way , i aint going to do that. Thats a personal choice. But he is the Senior person in the Church. Just like the sunday sermon, once its over, we can use it to guide us, help others when we can. and improve one persons life. or we can just go home, watch the game and live life , each to our own.
3. When they elect a new Pope is it just men electing a new leader or do they claim it's much deeper like God putting a new Pope in charge? The Cardinals all have to elect or vote to elect a new Pope. There is lots of discussion about what direction they want the new pope to take, there is lots of discernment or issues that not everyone wants to discuss or change in the Church. Think of it as a choice for who you would want to set the priorities of the Church Doctrine for what issues are important to you. The Pope that just passed said that everyone was welcome in the church. He actually opened the doors and invited old Catholics back in. Many felt slighted or not welcome due to policy issues and went to other churches or directions.
He also allowed more women to take part in various leadership roles withing the church.
These are my thoughts, some might agree, some might have other thoughts. I have more faith in The Pope then the establishment in Washington.

[bugleboy]

In for answers. I have never understood the catholic ways, such as confession. Why do I need to tell another man my sins? God already knows them and I can speak with him directly. I cant seem to find a reason for the middle man.

God does know our sins. Scripture provides answers also. Consider what’s written in James. Here’s a screen shot with a short explanation concerning confessing our faults.

[Mayhem]

God does know our sins. Scripture provides answers also. Consider what’s written in James. Here’s a screen shot with a short explanation concerning confessing our faults.

IMO this is all you need to know. Confessing to a mortal man isn't doing anything IMO.
1 John 1:9

⁹ If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

[60 Deluxe]

The answers to your questions can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. I'm sure that you can Google that phrase and find several resources to the Catechism. Reading it directly will give you benefit of not having to sort out fact from opinion.

[Bayouboy]

I was wondering how long it would take for the Catholic bashing to start.

It actually took one day longer than I expected.

[bugleboy]

IMO this is all you need to know. Confessing to a mortal man isn't doing anything IMO.
1 John 1:9

⁹ If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

All praise to God for doing so, we would all be lost without forgiveness.