Holy smoke What's your first impression of Pope Francis I? He seems like a perfect choice – inclusive of the New World and the southern hemisphere He seems like a man committed to social justice and true universalism, which is what Catholicism is all about He seems like a strong traditionalist, which is a good thing I would feel more comfortable with a pope who has two lungs and wants to be pope Time will tell Just another old, white guy who hates gays and women - ho hum I don't really care about the new pope – I'm not Catholic I don't really care about the new pope – I'm an atheist As an Italian by heritage, he fits the 'Peter the Roman' prophecy of Malachy – the last pope He's just a man – not worthy of veneration Other View Results Loading ...