You have to love, Carlo, as he is an archbishop, homeless beggar, archbishop again, cardinal, and then finally pope. I learned a lot about the Catholic church, especially the Vatican, I didn't know before, not ever having been one, If this was a true story, the world would be a better place. ( )

A young Italian bishop goes on a "retreat" from his diocese and lives on the streets as a homeless person. He wants to get to know these people so he can better understand them and their needs in his ministry. He wants to bring Jesus to them, because he knows how much Jesus loved the poor. The experience changes his life. This is the story of his adventures, and what happened to him afterward.

If you can suspend belief in the realities of life for awhile, you will really enjoy this "what if??" story. It's humorous and compassionate, and has a warm, fuzzy ending. Although it only scratches the surface of myriad human problems, it contains some deep truths about Jesus and his life here on earth. ( )