[metmom]

The miracle of the Church is that it can survive popes like John Paul II.

Whatever happened to *infallible in the matter of faith and morals*?

If the RCC has popes in it like JPII, then what about all the decisions he makes? What about the blessings on others that he allegedly bestows? Are they not valid?

Aren't Catholics obligated to follow the pope at risk of losing their salvation if they don't?

How could the Church make such a *mistake* as appointing a *bad* pope?

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Aren't Catholics obligated to follow the pope at risk of losing their salvation if they don't?

All Catholics need to realize they kissed the Koran, also. Whether they agree or not w/his actions. They already put themselves in his hands. The dangers of following man truly leads to destruction.

[Quix]

Now now.

The White Hankys just can’t cover impertinent questions very well. How dare you.
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[mas cerveza por favor]

Whatever happened to *infallible in the matter of faith and morals*?

The pope is infallible in defining faith and morals. Not in his personal behavior.

If the RCC has popes in it like JPII, then what about all the decisions he makes? What about the blessings on others that he allegedly bestows? Are they not valid?

The offices of priest or bishop were instituted by Christ as conduits for His blessings that come from Christ. The personal faults of the man do not affect the blessings.

Aren't Catholics obligated to follow the pope at risk of losing their salvation if they don't?

Yes normally, but that does not override the requirement to avoid sin and error.

How could the Church make such a *mistake* as appointing a *bad* pope?

How could Christ make the "mistake" of appointing a bad apostle like Judas and a weak pope like Peter? Christ founded His Church upon weak men so it would remain dependent upon Him.