I consider myself Catholic, though out of respect for those baptized within the Roman Catholic Church I tend to clarify that I am not Roman Catholic. I actually struggled with this concept when I was preparing for my Baptism, as the Nicene Creed refers to the “Catholic church,” and I never understood that to be anything other than the Church under the Pope.
It was later explained to me that Catholic, in the sense Anglicans understand it, means “Universal.” Sadly this “universal” nature has led to some Anglicans (especially the Episcopal church) going down some wacky roads.
Just my $0.02.
Still, I’m interested to see how things develop between the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. I have my own hopes on the matter, but doubt they will come to fruition at any point during my lifetime.
Being Catholic is quite common actually - a valid baptism is the sole, universal entrance card. That doesn’t mean you cannot sin, clearly, nor is it the only thing needed for Salvation, but it is the common denominator of Christendom. The Papacy is the servant of the servants of God that brings unity to those who choose the fullness of the Faith given to us by God. Many in the Anglican schism are choosing to return. Why? Once unity is lost, doctrinal error becomes the rule. At least imho, ymmv.