Monica, 
I think that ultimately the college of cardinals tend to be driven by maintaining the status quo, presumably under the belief that the church is primarily about the institution.  I also think that there is a growing sense in some parts of society, that "church" can and is so much more than the institution. 

One might hope that these two views could be reconciled, but based on the antics of the bishops, it appears to me that they, for the most part, aren't there yet.

So I think the efforts of Francis are admirable, and good, but I doubt they will matter much: the mindset to be overcome runs deep, and is passionately held by the Burke's of the church.  These are men with great power, and who hold that mindset so deeply, that little else matters...

On this one, I'd love to be wrong...