As a Catholic myself I know that change has never been an easy thing for the Church to do. I agree with your sentiments, but I think it's a little early to praise Pope Francis just yet. There's still the matter of the very-much-alive former pope, Benedict, who still maintains influence of his own. I doubt he's going to remain on the sidelines for this.

Sorry, just a little fed up how people of my faith behave at times.