What does the Pope do to improve the christian community?

Question

Now Im askin' what does "he" do personally to improve it.

Answer 1

The Pope and bishops are the authentic teachers who have Christ's authority. By the ordinary and universal Magisterium they teach people the truths to believe, the charity to practice, and the eternal life to hope for.

By infallibility, the Pope and bishops share (to the highest degree) in Christ's authority. This infallibility extends to the entire deposit of God's revelation and to those doctrines (including moral ones) which are needed to preserve and explain the divine teachings.

(See Matthew 18,17f; 28,18-20; Ephesians 4,11f; Hebrews 13,7.17; 1 John 4,)

Peace and blessings!

Answer 2

To mention just a few things, Pope Benedict XVI:

+ Wrote the encyclical letter Deus Caritas Est (God is Love): http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20051225_deus-caritas-est_en.html

+ Participated in the 2005 World Youth Day in Cologne and, God willing, will participate in the 2008 World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia.
2005: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/travels/2005/index_cologne-wyd2005_en.htm
2008: http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/index.html

+ Wrote the new book: Jesus of Nazareth http://www.ignatius.com/ViewProduct.aspx?SID=1&Product_ID=3060&AFID=42

+ Attended the Fifth World Meeting of Families in Valencia, Spain in 2006

+ Unceasingly preaches for world peace, justice, and the human dignity for all people

With love in Christ.

Answer 3

Wait for his financial needs from his members of the catholic religion. He could not improve the christian community because he and his members are not true christians.
jtm

Answer 4

Catholic is NOT Christian. Plain and simple.
--Question: "Are Catholic beliefs and practices Biblical?"--

Answer: The issue concerning any church and its practices should be “Is this Biblical?” If a teaching is Biblical (taken in context), it should be embraced. If it is not, it should be rejected. God is more interested in whether a church is doing His will and obeying His Word than whether it can trace a line of succession back to Jesus’ apostles. Jesus was very concerned about abandoning the Word of God to follow the traditions of men (Mark 7:7). Traditions are not inherently invalid…there are some good and valuable traditions. Again, the issue must be whether a doctrine, practice, or tradition is Biblical. How then does the Roman Catholic Church compare with the teachings of the Word of God?

Salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation is by baptismal regeneration and is maintained through the Catholic sacraments unless a willful act of sin is committed that breaks the state of sanctifying grace. The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace which is received through simple faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that good works are the result of a change of the heart wrought in salvation (Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17) and the fruit of that new life in Christ (John 15).

Assurance of salvation: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that salvation cannot be guaranteed or assured. 1 John 5:13 states that the letter of 1 John was written for the purpose of assuring believers of the CERTAINTY of their salvation.

Good Works: The Roman Catholic Church states that Christians are saved by meritorious works (beginning with baptism) and that salvation is maintained by good works (receiving the sacraments, confession of sin to a priest, etc.) The Bible states that Christians are saved by grace through faith, totally apart from works (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 3:10-11; Romans 3:19-24).

Baptism: In the New Testament baptism is ALWAYS practiced AFTER saving faith in Christ. Baptism is not the means of salvation; it is faith in the Gospel that saves (1 Corinthians 1:14-18; Romans 10:13-17). The Roman Catholic Church teaches baptismal regeneration of infants, a practice never found in Scripture. The only possible hint of infant baptism in the Bible that the Roman Catholic Church can point to is that the whole household of the Philippian jailer was baptized in Acts 16:33. However, the context nowhere mentions infants. Acts 16:31 declares that salvation is by faith. Paul spoke to all of the household in verse 32, and the whole household believed (verse 34). This passage only supports the baptism of those who have already believed, not of infants.

Prayer: The Roman Catholic Church teaches Catholics to not only pray to God, but also to petition Mary and the saints for their prayers. Contrary to this, we are taught in Scripture to only pray to God (Matthew 6:9; Luke 18:1-7).

Priesthood: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that there is a distinction between the clergy and the “lay people,” whereas the New Testament teaches the priesthood of all believers (1 Peter 2:9).

Sacraments: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that a believer is infused with grace upon reception of the sacraments. Such teaching is nowhere found in Scripture.

Confession: The Roman Catholic Church teaches that unless a believer is hindered, the only way to receive the forgiveness of sins is by confessing them to a priest. Contrary to this, Scripture teaches that confession of sins is to be made to God (1 John 1:9).

Mary: The Roman Catholic Church teaches, among other things, that Mary is the Queen of Heaven, a perpetual virgin, and the co-redemptress who ascended into heaven. In Scripture, she is portrayed as an obedient, believing servant of God, who became the mother of Jesus. None of the other attributes mentioned by the Roman Catholic Church have any basis in the Bible. The idea of Mary being the co-redemptress and another mediator between God and man is not only extra-biblical (found only outside of Scripture), but is also unbiblical (contrary to Scripture). Acts 4:12 declares that Jesus is the only redeemer. 1 Timothy 2:5 proclaims that Jesus is the only mediator between God and men.

Many other examples could be given. These issues alone clearly identify the Catholic Church as being unbiblical. Every Christian denomination has traditions and practices that are not explicitly based on Scripture. That is why Scripture must be the standard of Christian faith and practice. The Word of God is always true and reliable. The same cannot be said of church tradition. Our guideline is to be: “What does Scripture say?” (Romans 4:3; Galatians 4:30; Acts 17:11). 2 Timothy 3:16-17 declares, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

God tells us, that anyone that goes against ANYTHING God says, is to be labeled as a false religion. This is plain to see. For men love the praise of men, rather then the praise from God for doing right in His sight. And also people love traditions, more then they love their God. The pope etc.. does nothing but lead people to a false religion, and will have to.. someday pay for it. Along with many others.

With love through Christ Jesus,

Dusty

Answer 5

I don't see the Pope doing much to save Christians. I am not Chatholic though.

Answer 6

The same thing any other Christian does, to fulfill the race God set before them to use the Spiritual gifts they have been given no matter what they be, all are parts of one body of Christ. All humans are equal inGod's eyes and God's eyes are the only ones that count.

Answer 7

Besides fighting against heresy, he keeps it orthodox, he helps to keep it true (ie: not changing sides on things like contraception and abortion). He helps to keep it alive (through various travels like World Youth Day), he tries to unite it, tries to ease tensions with other world religions, he does a lot.

Answer 8

He declares publicly that anyone who is not catholic is not xtian, thereby creating a deep rift in the xtian community, which will eventually cause the whole xtian sham to collapse! Suits me fine!

Answer 9

He splits the 660 million dollar settlement to the families that have been SEXUALLY abused by the church.

Answer 10

keeps a low profile.