“...completely ignore Francis and cling to the Magisterium and Church doctors, all higher authorities than any one pope.”
How about clinging to God and “completely ignore” guys who claim to be middle men?
Luke 10:16
You assume the two are mutually exclusive; they’re not. The Church, through its Councils, gave us the infallible Word of God. God’s infallible Word promises us that the Gates of Hell will not prevail against that Church.
Because Christ appointed middle-men on earth to preach, heal, baptize, consecrate, and re-enact His sacrifice. He didn't promise--consider St. Peter and St. Paul--that they would all be perfect.
Broken is holy and mighty when it is healed by Christ.
Indeed, we must all pray for Francis.
Okay. Break it up you two!
But Rome's 'Mary' is going to be upset that she's not mentioned in this thread much.