Neither the Pope or the Cathalic Church "save" anyone. Only our Lord Jesus Christ does that.
And, Jack Bauer
....as is clearly stated in the Bible. The End.
As far as it goes, this is of course true, but the Fathers, back to the beginning, teach that, as a Liturgical people centered on the Eucharist and under the leadership of our bishops, the overwhelming majority of us are "saved" within our liturgical communities which is The Church.