Why Should Protestants Care Who the Pope Is?

Why Should Protestants Care Who the Pope Is?

As Catholic leadership transitions, many Protestants are asking what impact—if any—the next pope will have on their own faith and the broader Christian landscape. Join the discussion in Crosswalk Forums.
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With the eyes of the world fixed on Rome, many Protestants are left wondering—should we even care who the next pope is?

It’s easy to think of the papacy as a distinctly Catholic concern, but in today’s interconnected religious landscape, the leader of 1.3 billion Catholics can influence global Christian witness, religious freedom, and public morality. From the political stage to the theological pulpit, the Pope’s voice carries weight—whether we agree with it or not.

This article lays out some compelling reasons why Protestants should pay attention to Catholic leadership:
:backhand_index_pointing_right: 3 Reasons Why Protestants Should Care Who Leads the Catholic Church | Crosswalk.com

Do you think the next pope could shape public perception of Christianity as a whole?
How should Protestant believers approach this moment—with concern, prayer, or something else?

Even when we don’t share a church, we still share a mission—to make Christ known.

Hi,
Other than curiosity, I don’t care who they select.
The Pope is considered an elected head-of-state.
As such, it does not affect me.

Blessings

The pope is the most influential Christian in the world. While I personally am not a fan of Catholicism, preferring the Christianity of the Bible, the pope is very important to a huge population of our Christian brothers and sisters.

Catholics are the mother (of harlots)