Your Holiness,

You have a reputation that precedes you of living a humble life. This, to my surprise, is something that is not to be expected from a Vicar of Christ. Praise drops upon you for taking mass transit, and cooking meals for yourself. Confronted with the expectations of chauffeured limousines, and gold ornaments that typifies the Church of today, this can prove to be a pleasant contrast. However, one must wonder if this set of expectations lends itself to viewing the Church as a moral authority, infused with the power of piety. If the Church truly wants to make a difference, it must stand firm based on its' espoused convictions.

The Vatican is adorned with gold, and material trappings. Banks shuffle money back and forth from the faithful, sometimes criminally. Is it any wonder that when some people think of the Church, they think of an organization that has no moral authority? You have stated that one of your priorities is helping the poor. If you wish to make a change, consider selling all unnecessary Vatican assets, and feeding the poor and needy who have to take public transit or cook for themselves out of necessity. If the Church wants people to listen to its' message, it should lead by example.