[metmom]

Probably not, at least judging by their works. Are you under an impression that every dead Catholic is saved, or every pope is a saint?

For real? Your own popes, your vicars of Christ, not even saved?

How'd they get to be popes in the first place?

And what good is that authority structure if the leadership is that corrupt and immoral that you can't even be sure they're saved?

It's laugh that Catholics criticize Protestantism for loose morals because it lacks a hierarchical structure when the RCC proves that having it does NOTHING towards insuring fidelity to doctrine, or integrity in leadership.

[annalex]

Your own popes, your vicars of Christ, not even saved?

Mom, you are, presumably former Catholic and taught catechism -- you tell me.

So how about this born-again true blood Protestant dying and cursing God -- is he saved, according to your newfound Protestant faith?