The Pope

[Riders]

I watched a video saying Catholics regard him as Christ on earth. Is this correct? They claim he is being worshipped in a way, regarded as the Holy Father. So what do Catholics have to say about this?

 

[Left Coast]

I watched a video saying Catholics regard him as Christ on earth. Is this correct? They claim he is being worshipped in a way, regarded as the Holy Father. So what do Catholics have to say about this?

He's considered a representative of Christ, not actually Christ. All priests are considered to act in persona Christi in their functions as priests.

 

[1213]

I watched a video saying Catholics regard him as Christ on earth. Is this correct? They claim he is being worshipped in a way, regarded as the Holy Father. So what do Catholics have to say about this?

In a way all disciples of Jesus ("Christians") could be called "Christ" on earth, because:

Most assuredly I tell you, he who receives whomever I send, receives me; and he who receives me, receives him who sent me.”
John 13:20

But, I hope everyone understands, that doesn't mean they are actually the Christ.

 

[metis]

They claim he is being worshipped in a way, regarded as the Holy Father. So what do Catholics have to say about this?

As a Catholic, I can guarantee you that we do not worship any pope. @Left Coast hit it squarely on the head.

 

[Estro Felino]

As a shepherd of souls. A person who represents the unity of the RCC, even if each diocese has its own bishop.
That's what pastor means in Latin. Shepherd.

 

[exchemist]

I watched a video saying Catholics regard him as Christ on earth. Is this correct? They claim he is being worshipped in a way, regarded as the Holy Father. So what do Catholics have to say about this?

What nonsense. He's technically called the Vicar of Christ. Nobody worships the pope. @Left Coast gets it right.

 

[Rival]

I take it this video was not made by Catholics.

 

[pearl]

I watched a video saying Catholics regard him as Christ on earth. Is this correct? They claim he is being worshipped in a way, regarded as the Holy Father. So what do Catholics have to say about this?

Another with an ax to grind. Although with all the pomp etc of the past its easy to come to that conclusion. For anyone who really knows the Church, it can be understood as a 'sacrament' of Christ, as Christ is a sacrament of God. The last Council changed the image of a pope from the
pyramidal model to one at the center within the 'people of God'.

 

[Riders]

Yes, there is a lot of anti-Catholic sentiment out there. I did not mean to start a fight, but sense I saw the video I was curious. I believe you though, I don't think Catholics worship the Pope.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

I watched a video saying Catholics regard him as Christ on earth. Is this correct? They claim he is being worshipped in a way, regarded as the Holy Father. So what do Catholics have to say about this?

No, he's just the chief pastor of the Catholic Church. We're supposed to be respectful of the pope but we don't even have to like him. There's been a number of awful popes. Only Christ is Christ. "Holy father" is just a term of respect. We call clergy father because they're viewed as the spiritual fathers/leaders of the community. It's just a traditional thing.

 

[Riders]

It seems like I remember you St. Frankenstein from Beliefnet but perhaps I am wrong.

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

It seems like I remember you St. Frankenstein from Beliefnet but perhaps I am wrong.

Yeah, I don't think I've ever posted there.