Hmm, you are true to say that he is merely an advisor, and not someone who has actual power.

But don't forget that a large majority of Africans still believes strongly in God, but also in the Catholic Church and the Pope. When the Pope says something this foolish (which forbidding condoms is, IMO) then I just think "Whatever, dude". But Africans would rather obey what he says.

Of course it's also the mentality of African men (prefer intercourse without condoms) and African women (don't object strongly), but I think the Pope still has the power to do something about this problem in Africa.

Nice avatar change btw. Like him better than Theodore...