I’m a Catholic brother, and I’ve had it. From the coverups to this leftist pope, to absurd rules I only found out today, I’ve utterly had it.
This isn’t what Jesus had in mind. Four thousand sects going in different directions and making up the rules as they go.
I’m a Christian. I’ll find a non denominational church to go to every week.
You’re not bound as a Catholic to follow the Pope’s opinion. He’s wrong on this. He is not speaking Ex-Cathedra - - speaking as a man, he is fallible.
Do not let the ramblings of an errant leader cause you to lose your faith. The Catholic Church has had defective shepherds from time to time, but Jesus promised that the Gates of Hell will not prevail against His Church. Stay strong and do not let satan convince you to abandon the Church.
You might want to consider the Eastern Orthodox Church first. I would never want to give up on the Holy Sacraments. The so-called non denominational churches have no legitimate claim to authority and are laden with all sorts of heresies.
Personally I recommend Lutheranism; you still get the Sacraments but you don’t have to deal with Frank the Hippie Pope. As long as you go LCMS Lutherans at least.
Admittedly I’m biased because it’s the church I’m clergy in, but I can tell you that in my experience, you get the Gospel and not the social justice gospel.
I’ve always wondered about the Orthodox Church.
Why not start your own sect and make it 4,001?