Popes aren’t worshipped. Really? Then what is that crowd of ring-kissers who show up at the Fatican waiting for him to peek out of the smoky window worshipping? Wouldn’t they do just as well hearing him preach on the radio, say? Or reading what he just mumbled in the weekly flyer. How come so many live their whole lives hoping they can get a glimpse of him? That’s pretty much worshipping him.
I don’t think you understand those people.