Just curious, because I would think it a bit odd for non-Catholics to attend such a special event, and quite rude of them to “vote” an opinion of the service, Catholicism, or the Pope at such a venue.
I am not Catholic, but I am aware there are many symbolic rituals associated with Mass. Never having attended catechism, I have no idea what most of them mean.I have attended several Catholic services as an invited guest, and followed a few simple, polite rules for non-Catholics.
1.Be prepared to kneel when everyone else does, or sit way in the back.
2.When in doubt of the proper responce, stay silent.
3.Don't participate in the communion under any circumstances.Even devout Catholics are not required or expected to participate in every communion.It's complicated.
Who said they were Protestants?