Who cares what the pope says? LOL The high potentate of the great whore seated upon many waters has as much credibility as my neighbors dog.
Why should we think it strange when all the scriptures are twisted to fit their twisted traditions. Except for the fact that they direct multitudes into hell they have no place in my thoughts.
The very first one of that demonic spirit was replied to by the son of God, Jesus.
While Jesus was saying these things, one of the women in the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, "Blessed is the womb that bore You and the breasts at which You nursed." But He said, "On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it."
Luke 11:27-28 NASB
Did this verse get into the gospels by accident or by design of a jealous God?
OK Rome twist this verse to make it complimentary to the spirit of deception. I do not hate catholics by the way. But the perverted lies they are taught and believe I do hate. What difference is there between Roman Catholicism and Islam when they send their followers to perdition? It's just tragic.