Striking that the new pope has chosen the name "Francis.

" This is a little like old-style Kremlinology, but these choices are made with the purpose of sending a message.

No pope has been named Francis, and choosing this name can indicate not only a concern with serving the poor (and indeed embracing poverty or asceticism or simplicity, which this pope, as cardinal reputedly did) but also recall: Francis sought a reformation and rebuilding of the church, seeking to act in the world rather than withdraw from it.

The implication to me from the choice of a new name, and the name chosen, is that a change is in store.

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