Read the headlines in every paper. The closest thing you might find to someone tackling world problems is a reference to Pope John Paul. Yes, I know the pat response to the challenging questions. People are waiting for the true followers of Christ to stand up. People do know about the deeds of church institutions.
People do hear about the good acts and gifts of charity.
They see our church acting the same as many other Christian churches. But the churches are not viewed as the answer to the problems confronting the world today. Julia said it best. Religion isn't perceived as relevant to the world's problems. Julia is talking about you.