In spite of the false doctrines of the RCC, Benedict XVI was a rather conservative leader. What if the next pope is a far more liberal choice? The RCC could support such causes as abortion, euthanasia, and drug legalization.
Ephesians 3:17-18
That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
"It is by faith alone we are saved, but not by faith which is alone."