Why follow him? We have the Bible and the Holy Spirit Jesus sent for us to follow. Why follow a man and not God?
The Pope is the Vicar of Christ on Earth.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicar_of_Christ
Being a Vicar of Christ means that Jesus Christ told you to continue his mission on Earth.
You said you follow Jesus Christ, then follow the Pope and you will follow Jesus Christ directly.
That is enough clear to you?
Thank You.