Pope Francis

I like the name the new Pope had chosen for himself: Francis. He was drawing his inspiration from Francis of Assisi, not Xavier who was also a Jesuit like him.

Wikipedia entry which was so quick to update said this about him:

Cardinal Bergoglio became known for personal humility, doctrinal conservatism and a commitment to social justice.^[12] A simple lifestyle contributed to his reputation for humility. He lived in a small apartment, rather than in the palatial bishop's residence. He gave up his chauffeured limousine in favor of public transportation.^[13]

The Roman Catholic Church is at her best when she has little political power. The Church brings balance to the world even if it fails to upset the apple cart which is the character of Christ. So she lives.

I was never interested in the popes until John Paul II came along. It is impossible not to compare any succeeding pope with him. This pope will bring the spirit of Francis of Assisi to his reign. If so, he will upset the apple cart and that's good.