Frida Ghitis : Francis has unique history , circumstances that were crucible for new pope . She says Francis had close , good relations with Rome 's large Jewish community . She says he 's been accused of abetting dictator there in ' 70s , ' 80s ; He denies this . Ghitis : While he rejects `` Liberation Theology , '' a radical social and political ideology , he supports an aggressive policy to promote equality . He 's conservative , has shown interest in education , and poverty as rights issue .
Frida Ghitis : Francis has unique history , circumstances that were crucible for new pope . She says Francis had close , good relations with Rome 's large Jewish community . She says he 's been accused of abetting dictator there in ' 70s , ' 80s ; He denies this . Ghitis : He 's conservative , has shown interest in education , and poverty as rights issue .