Pope Francis is another breath of fresh air, as was the wonderful John XXIII and John Paul I. This is not to say that other modern popes (Pius XII and those after him) didn't bring energy to their pontificates. It is too early to assess this papacy's staying power; in my opinion, it will depend on how long Francis has on the chair of Peter--meaning how much he can get done and how much persuading he does--but just as importantly it depends on the College of Cardinals. Whomever they choose to succeed him will, like Paul VI after John XXIII, carry the burden of continuing the mission. We have seen in our lifetimes how easy it is to negate what has come before. So, pray for His Holiness and pray for the Electors at the next conclave.