Truth is absolute. The Pope is a figurehead, a representative of Lucifer, not YHVH. He makes it crystal clear. He has zero authority in Heaven. He doesn't speak for you, only Jesus does. Go straight to Jesus. You can't teach people the stuff he he does and lead them away from Jesus.

Matthew 23:9-12
New International Version
9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. 10 Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. 11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Romans 1:21
New International Version
21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.

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Growing up Catholic is something that had me observe for a long time. I’m so glad to know that I made the right decision to stay out of religion and focus strictly on Jesus. No mumbo-jumbo talks and well spoken pastors/priests (there is only one Father, and that’s the Lord Himself) will ever change my mind. Plus, thankful He found a way to my heart to open my eyes.

Anein. I grew up Lutheran and bounced around in different protestant churches later in life. I always felt something missing. They didn't protest the Catholic church quite enough I felt. It's all about relationship with Him now and trying to do and follow what he did and His father said do. I fail miserably but I have Him. I stay away away from the pagan rituals and keep the sabbath and Holy days as much as possible now.

I feel the same way. God bless you.