Who is the pope to say what is sin and what is not. He is a sinner by nature just like everyone else. The bible is clear..."All have sinned and fall short of God's glory." (Rom.3:23) And what is "mortal sin" anyway?? The bible says that ONE sin,no matter how you classify it is enough to condemn a person to hell..."for whoever shall keep the whole law and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all." (James 2:10). The bottom line is, the pope doesn't seem to have a clear understanding of God's word in regard to sin. I just pray he has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ...neither religion, a church, or good deeds will get a person to heaven. Only Jesus can do this and it's by God's grace though faith ALONE...see Ephesians 2:8-9.