Pope Francis stands for status quo: #tellusatoday

Pope Francis strongly opposed same-sex marriage and contraception in Argentina. We asked our followers on Twitter: Is he the right choice for the church? Comments are edited for clarity and grammar:

He's a messenger of love and peace for humble ones. He's moderate but modern enough for the actual world.

— @marinamendez

Opposition to same-sex marriage is one of the biggest characteristics of being a Catholic. Why would the cardinals choose someone in favor of it?

— @aanitaleon

He is a disappointing choice viewed from the standpoint that the status quo will remain when change is needed.

— @docmyside

Pope Francis at age 76 must be a transition pope. He allows the church to consider a modern path forward.

— @johnwiz2

Yes, it's the right pick for the church. He stands for basic foundation principles of the religion.

— @btrbglfinhvn

I am extremely disappointed with the number of women who are excited about this new pope. Move forward, not back.

— @Field_Trish

It's not a matter of political terms like "choice"; rather, it's a matter of following God's teaching.

— @ilmornews

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