“So in reality, I don’t think anyone gives a rip about *official* church doctrine which exists in some fantasy land somewhere but certainly does not come into effect in the real world”
Why do care? You’re not Catholic? How does the Pope’s words OR ANYTHING the Catholic Church does impact your life?
So once again, why do you care?
Because the Catholic church diminishes the integrity and authority of Scripture and teaches things as necessary for salvation that Scripture doesn’t.
Catholicism also claims authority over everyone spiritually and that it is only through them that they can reach God.
That will lead people astray, on the path to hell and I will not let people be so deceived.