I Really Like This Pope
As a former Roman Catholic, I remember often thinking that it would be really awesome if the Church elected a Pope who actually dealt with the world as it is, rather than as the Church (historically) wishes it were. Pope Francis actually seems to be that Pope, and while I know that there are still MANY other serious issues plaguing the Church, for the first time in my life, I actually have some hope for the Church to once again become truly relevant in the world.
I hope he lives to a ripe old age and is able to continue and extend the reforms that he has begun, because the Church, and the world, need a Pope such as he is showing himself to be.