Politics New Pope, New Era? WTTW News | March 19, 2013, 11:13 am Inaugurated today, Pope Francis called on Catholics to serve “the poorest, the weakest, the least important” in the world. We discuss his potential to lead the church in a new direction. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Links The New York Times article on Pope Francis Calls for Service to ‘Poorest, Weakest’ CNN blog on Thousands pack St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis' inauguration Chicago Tonight story on New Pope Elected More on Michael Budde More on Susan Ross Tags Pope Francis Inauguration Related Stories ‘Love My Woke Pope’: Why Leo’s First Encyclical Went Viral and How It Speaks to His Papal Approach Cardinal Robert Prevost, Raised in Chicago’s South Suburbs, Named Pope Black Smoke Pours From Sistine Chapel Chimney, Indicating No Pope Was Elected as Conclave Opens They Don’t Vote in the Conclave, But Nearly 900 Nuns Leading the World’s Catholic Orders Gather in Rome Meet the 10 US Cardinals Who Will Vote for the Next Pope Pope Francis’ Funeral Will Be Held Saturday, With Public Viewing Starting Wednesday Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.