[Cronos]

I was addressing your point that Roman Catholics place the Pope’s interpretation of Scripture above all else for matters of faith and practice.

This is NOT the Pope's interpretation -- none of our doctrine is the work of one Man besides Jesus Christ. The Pope's personal opinion does not make our doctrine.

Secondly, you said that When we argue about this sacrament or that doctrine, the Protestant appeals to a verse from the Bible, or a group of verses. The Roman Catholic appeals to the Pope’s or the Holy See’s statements. --> we don't appeal to the Pope's or the Holy See's statements as the reasoning for doctrine.

Church doctrines are formed in council, the Church as a whole is what interprets scripture.

And your examples are also examples of what Protestants are told that the Church believes, but we don't, as you would find in the Catechism of The Catholic Church, you would find correct definitions of what we do -- and it will surprise you, as it surprises even many life-long Catholics!

[Persevero]

Well, to the point, there is no Purgatory in the Bible. That would be one example of a doctrine that is a product of tradition, or the decision of councils, or what have you. There certainly is no Biblical reference to it.

Another example would be the immaculate conception of Mary. The Bible never says anyone has been immaculately conceived, except Jesus.

I could go on but you get the gist of it.