Over the weekend I had the blessing to take part in the "Understanding Our Times" conf., sponsored by Olive Tree  Ministries.
Pastor Jack Hibbs {CCCH} mentioned a statement  made by the pope about how you can not have a personal relationship with Jesus except through the Catholic Church. Here is the link I found to back up his, Jacks, info.
http://galatiansfour.blogspot.com/2014/07/pope-warns-personal-relationship-with.html