“If the pope really cared about the poor...” a large book could be written after that sentence.
You nailed it ladyjane
I want to add a post script to my earlier comment.
There are many Catholics who really care about the poor. The Sisters of Mercy who have worked tirelessly to provide medical care. The many sister who taught school for decades who were paid practically nothing by the local bishop and who are now destitute and relying on charity of other religious orders for their care.
OTOH there are the lawyers who have made millions defending the church in endless litigation over child abuse.
Redistribution of money from the poor to lawyers.