I am not a Pope-watcher, but don’t you just love Pope Francis? I just happened upon a few articles that describe what he’s been up to recently while leading the 1.2 billion Roman Catholics in our world.
Several weeks ago, in a closed-door session on November 23, Pope Francis shared with the Roman Catholic bishops of Italy what he calls his Eight Beatitudes for Bishops. 
Because The United Methodist Church and other denominations have female bishops, I have alternated feminine and male pronouns in these eight beatitudes below. I think the Pope’s words to his bishops reflect the teaching of the humility of Christ and apply to all of us.

Read Bishop Laurie's full blogpost here.