Yes, that was my point dmigty - the pope is saying condoms allow people to have multiple sexual partners. But he said it in a ridiculous way that will lead to people not using condoms.

Regardless of who he is, he is talking to ordinary people so that is how his words should be judged.

And in terms of respect, if anyone says something ridiculous like he did then they're bound to provoke comments which you deem 'disrespectful'. It doesn't matter what colour, nationality or religion they are. If my Mum came out and said the same thing as the pope I'd be equally "disrespectful".