No one knows at this time. He is known as a traditionalist.
Odds are, things like expanded women's roles in the Catholic church are unlikely.
As well, no changes to the church's stand on abortion, birth control, homosexuality or marriage for priests.
However, he is more likely to address the more serious issues such as the sex scandals.
Some are speculating that he may reform the elitist image of the upper echelons of the church and could eventually put more emphasis on Priests to live a more Christian life style and not to live like rich potentates.
He gives his first mass tomorrow. It is expected that he may give a hint as to what can be expected during his "reign".
P.S. I am not a Catholic, but as there are over one billion in the world, the Pope's stand on various issues will have an impact on the world. It is interesting that the staid old Catholic Cardinals recognized that South America is the largest concentration of Catholics on earth - and growing. The fact that they chose an Argentinian for Pope shows that they know where the money is going to come from. This is a break from tradition in itself.
