How did the Pope influence society?

Answer 1

Church helps you believe that Jesus Christ really exist which makes you think that Jesus is constantly watching you. So it doesnt make you as sin as much and it helps you understand why you should live a good life without regrets and pain.

Roman Catholic AnswerThe Church is the Mystical Body of Christ, it follows Him in all things. Our Blessed Lord only influenced the people who listened, who followed Him, who let their minds be opened to God. As God gave us free will, He absolutely will not trespass, which is why He is known as that "still, small voice". Thus, first, the Church only influenced people who were believers, and were willing to listen, were willing to be influenced. The primary way in which the church influences people is through grace. Grace comes from God and is distributed primarily through the sacraments. God, through His Church, guided (and still guides today) people through their entire lives, from their birth when the priest is there to baptize until their death when the priest gives the Last Rites, and then buries the body. Thus the Church influenced people through the Love of God as He loves and guides His people through their lives to an eternity of happiness with Him in Heaven.