The RCC has no authority over anyone. Nobody gave it to them, they claim it for themselves with the caveat that God gave it to them so as to try to put the claim beyond dispute.
You know, though, this is a stunningly fine example of the level of control that the Catholic church seeks to impose on the lives of everyone every where. It’s been that way historically, and is obviously still that way today.
Thank you for giving a beautiful example of it for all to see so that anyone who may have been considering Catholicism can see what they’re getting in to before hand.
Yes, God is completely in control of a Catholic man's life and the life of His Church. If you don't want it, don't consider Catholicism and please stay what you are.