Catholicism was looking pretty good until Pope Benedict stepped down. Better than mainstream american protestantism. With this new pope, not looking good.
Peace. Not one teaching of the Catholic Church has changed. Nor does papal infallibility guarantee that any particular pope is wise or holy. They are subject to error in their informal teachings and their administrative actions. Despite any misgivings anyone might have with the present pontiff, he has not issued one infallible teaching that calls for our assent in faith.