Pope of surprises -- Continuity and reform: not the ashes but the embers -- A historical -theological classification: Argentine and European roots -- The gospel: origin, foundation, and source of joy -- Mercy: the key word of his pontificate -- People-of-God ecclesiology understood concretely -- Perspectives of ecclesial renewal -- Ecumenical vision -- New features in interreligious dialogue -- A poor church for the poor --The challenge of poverty in today's world -- Europe: where are your ideals? -- Outlook for the future: the joy and the hope of the Gospel
