We are two years into a new papal era. It began with Jorge Mario Bergoglio's first steps onto the St. Peter's balcony as Pope Francis in March 2013. His simple dress, plea for the prayers of the faithful and evocation of Saint Francis of Assisi signaled a new approach to the papacy — one of humble service to the church and the world. Since then Francis has combined a new papal style with substance. He has passionately articulated the Gospel message of repentance and renewal, reached out to the poor and marginalized, opened an overdue discussion of contested moral issues, and launched a reform of the hidebound Vatican Curia. He is unsettling the church — in order to set it right.
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