Pope Issues Marching Orders for the Catholic Church: Less Moral Doctrines More Helping Poor People

It seems the Pope is getting the Catholic Church to be the global force for good that it was once was.

In the 85-page document, Francis pulled together the priorities he has laid out in eight months of homilies, speeches and interviews and put them in the broader context of how to reinvigorate the church's evangelical zeal in a world marked by indifference, secularization and vast income inequalities.

He explained his most controversial remarks criticizing the church's "obsession" with transmitting a disjointed set of moral doctrines, saying that in the church's "hierarchy of truths," mercy is paramount, proportion is necessary, and that what counts is inviting the faithful in.

He went even further Tuesday, saying some of the church's historical customs can even be cast aside if they no longer serve to communicate the faith. Citing St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas, Francis stressed the need for moderation in norms "so as to not burden the lives of the faithful."

If the Catholic Church went out of its way to help the poor I think it would be a massive help to the world. I would love to see more soup kitchens and food pantries popping up for time being. Then maybe provide vocational training and such at the same time. Fill the gap in helping the needy between governments and the people.

The Catholic Church has the potential to out-Goodwill Goodwill and gather 10x more food than any food pantry could provide. It seems that Francis is going with the idea of less gays and abortion and more sandwiches and hot soup. The poor of the world will thank him.