But the choice is important for more than symbolic reasons . Frida Ghitis : Argentina has unique makeup , circumstances that were crucible for new pope . She says Francis had close , good relationship with country 's large Jewish community . Pope Francis greets a crowd of thousands in Buenos Aires on his first visit to the South American nation since he was elected pope. Ghitis : He 's conservative , has shown interest in inequality , sees poverty as rights issue .
Frida Ghitis : Argentina has unique makeup , circumstances that were crucible for new pope . She says Francis had close , good relationship with country 's large Jewish community . Pope Francis greets a crowd of thousands in Buenos Aires on his first visit to the South American nation since he was elected pope. Ghitis : He 's conservative , has shown interest in inequality , sees poverty as rights issue .