I remember hearing that the current pope had chosen the name Francis. I could hardly believe it, but it was a big improvement on Benedict's "conservatism" (as if that is an accurate characterization. If the conclave picks "backlash" Francis's gestures toward reform and openness and inclusion will turn out to be just that -- gestures.
I remember hearing that the current pope had chosen the name Francis. I could hardly believe it, but it was a big improvement on Benedict's "conservatism" (as if that is an accurate characterization. If the conclave picks "backlash" Francis's gestures toward reform and openness and inclusion will turn out to be just that -- gestures.