As far as taking care of the ‘poor’, let him open the Vatican vaults and sell off just a pittance of the treasure that was taken from others for centuries by the Church and hoarded by his group—let us see how really big hearted he really is
You have captured the essence of ‘organized’ religion vs. the true Christian spirituality.
The Roman Catholic Church competed for wealth and plunder with the British Royals - that was the reason for the ruckus.
The Pope is just one in a history of power hungry autocrats dressed all fancy and taking advantage of the faithful.
see my post #10