Il Papa: Francis

      In his own words, the new Pope says he will be 'only' Francis until there is Francis II.  So, "Hi, Frankie".  Good luck taming the minions of 1.3 billions of Catholics around the world.  After 5 ballots, he was selected to replace the retiring Benedict XVI.  At 76 years of age, he's a seasoned veteran of much, including Argentina's "Dirty Wars" when the country was ruled by a military dictatorship..  His selection will focus the world even more on Latin America's largest countries: Brazil and Argentina.  With the World Cup and Olympics to be hosted nearby, the Americas in general will be observed more closely than they have been.
      All Tahomans wish the best for the pontiff.   He'll be busy as he sets up his inside advisers.  As a Jesuit, he knows the role of the Church as an educator and leader of change, however slowly.  It will be interesting.    He had the inside track; last time a pope was selected, Jorge Bergoglio was a close second.  HIs talent and intellect are widely recognized.   He was also trained in chemistry.  I expect he'll understand some aspects of modern science, not a bad trait these days.