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I don't know about you, but I am still processing the fact that we have a new pope, a Latin American pope and a Jesuit. My first impression of Pope Francis was immediately that he is a humble man. I was profoundly moved by his request that the people bless him before he blessed them.

Father Robert Barron offers his reflections on the announcement and what our new Holy Father may bring to the Church.

Fr. Barron: "No Clear Front Runner"

Father Robert Barron continues to report from Rome on the pending conclave which begins tomorrow. In this recent update, he indicates that the overall consensus is that no clear front runner is emerging from among the cardinals. Additionally, he shares about his conversation with his NBC Catholic commentary colleague, George Weigel who is best known as the premier biographer of Blessed John Paul II. Father Barron also alluded to the buzz surrounding Timothy Cardinal Dolan's celebration of Mass at his titular parish yesterday.

Watch the video below for the complete update: