Hi Carla. I haven't a clue, lol. I know he is a very religious man.

It isn't so much that Independent/Old Catholics "reject" the Pope, most respect him as the successor or St Peter (Jesus gave Peter the "keys to heaven" and said he would be the rock upon which he would build his church) but reject the idea that the Pope is infallible. This idea of infallibility wasn't decided until the late 19th century and was very controversial.

It was also controversial that the priests had to be celibate. Roman Catholics are the only celibate priests. All others can marry, including Orthodox priests. I think it is even a requirement for them at pastoral level.