The announcement made from the balcony creates a new path for the Roman Church. The positive hope here is that the new Pope has evidenced great compassion for the poor, and those who are marginalized all over the world I rejoice at this witness. On the other hand from a theological point of view, I fear it is more of the same.There will be no full acceptance of women as full members of the church, no support for the love of our gay brothers and sisters, and an intransigence on reexamining the church’s position on contraception. I am sure that Francis will be much more of a pastor, but the ability to reexamine so many critical issues will not receive the light of day. I wish him well, and applaud the voice that will speak for the little people, but I wish his voice would be different on many matters that are not dogmas of the faith.