Might as well disable replies on this one if no criticism is allowed....
I don’t think the problem is that NO criticism or disagreement is allowed. The problem is the nature of the disagreement.
Pope does not disagree with Scripture. Indeed, he cites a Pauline description of mediation of the Gospel and invites us to consider whether a preacher is a mediator.
It’s not Scripture with which he disagrees but with a particular interpretation of Scripture which, in his opinion, contradicts Scripture itself. That much can be gained from reading the brief article.
So, when a response suggests that he is inviting us to believe him RATHER THAN a scripture, that response is not, uh, responsive.
Basically, under the Catholic criticism proscription, this thread is useless.