with their namelies for the holidays have made him a rock star. more than 6.6 million people have attended events with this pope at the vatican since his election in march. all most three times the number who came to hear pope benedict in all 2012. what pope francis has done most of all its refocus the church's emphasis towards caring for the poor and addressing growing inquality. and the upon tich hpontiff has . for the poor will never cease from the land, therefore i command you, saying, you shall open your hand wide to your brother. to your poor. and your needy in your land. first john, 3:17. but who ever has the world's goods and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him. how does the love of god abide in him. not clear whether the bible speaks specifically as to whether giving to the poor depend on how much love the giver receives in return from the church.