Congratulations to Pope Francis! In South America, the Catholic Church has grown, increasing their influence and the elevation of an Argentine Cardinal to the papacy is a reflection of that. Additionally, it has been an inspiration to the large Catholic Hispanic community in the U. S. The Pope's reputation for humility and caring for the poor will be a force for the spread of the Gospel around the world supported by his work to reform the Curia and rebuild the Church's reputation in the wake of several recent scandals. He deserves our prayers.