So, if you're not Catholic, why appeal to the pope? Not to mention that I would find it unlikely that he'd ascribe to YOUR narrow, rigid definition of evolution and denial of the reality of Genesis.
But then again you don't even think the Pope is Christian.
Where'd I say that? Provide a link to the quote, please, since you claim to be a scientist and acknowledge the necessity of backing up your statements.
I somehow doubt you will.
When I pointed out long ago that the majority of Christians throughout history were Catholic you asked how I KNEW they were actually Christians!
Why appeal to the Pope? As an example of a man of faith, a Biblical scholar par excellence, who accepts the scientific theory of evolution - that man descended from non human living forms - and that the Earth is far more than just a few thousand years old. You see I am not blinded by sectarian hate and attempt to deny the Christianity of any who disagree with me.
You on the other hand....