Catholics, why did the pope protect pedophile priests?

Peter was one of the Apostles and is now serving in Heaven. He never was a Pope nor is the title mentioned in connection with anyone in the Bible. Catholicisim is a man made religion with false teachings.

Yes, If you trace the succession it leads right straight back to Peter. However, obviously that term developed much later so he nor this immediate successors were specifcally called "Pope" or "Papas" But the ROLE of office existed from Peter on, so that's is why Peter is the first Pope, because that is the ROLE he exercised. YES Yes, Consistent with a new calling and role.. Christ renames Simon to Peter (cephas) and at the same time gives him the keys to the kingdom.

This was common practice back then when appointing an Ambassador or Representative (Vicar) Christ does not do this to all the Apostles, only Peter. He also makes some promises to Peter which he doesn't give to the others concerning building his church and the gates of hell, along with binding and loosing. Prior to this, we always see Peter the first to speak up.

We also see Christ keenly interested in Peter's opinion above all else. We see that preaching to the gentiles is not accepted until AFTER Peter speaks and agrees. The role he exercised clearly made him Pope.

The bible only covers the very very beginning of the Christian faith. It was written between 60AD and perhaps as late as 100AD, though most agree not later then 92AD. Therefore, obviously, we are not going to see every detail of the Christian faith contained within the bible.

I am a Christian..yet I am not in the bible. Lourdes France is a holy place, yet it is not in the bible. So the term "Pope" is not, however it is clear that the role did exist and there continues to be a need for that role.

We know from history that a successor TO Peter was chosen. We know that the Bishop of Rome always refers to Peter as the first Bishop of Rome. That the Bishop of Rome continued to be seen as the prominent position and settle doctrinal matters and call ecumenical councils.

Yes, with the occasional exception over nearly 2,000 years. This seems to be a standard argument from non-Catholics. To use the conduct of imperfect humans to cast doubt on a promise from God.

Notice that none of the bad Popes ever changed a doctrine of the faith.. which shows that the Holy Spirit is truly guiding the church. There were bad Popes.. yes, but that in no way casts doubt on the Office of the Pope no more then a corrupt politician invalidates the role of their political appointment. For instance.. you wouldn't seriously call into question EVER President, going all the way back to the founding of the U.S. simply because the last several were bad or that every couple of years there have been corrupt Presidents.

Likewise, one would not 'throw the baby out with the bath water" simply because a few Popes within 2,000 years have been horrible. IN FACT.. this very fact actually PROVES the promise by Christ to his church and strengthens in a way the faith of Catholics that the Holy Spirit is guiding their church. God Bless.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.