White smoke billowed out of the Vatican chimney indicating that the Conclave had elected a new pope.  Bells rang and the crowds cheered.  And then he was introduced to his sheep, Pope Francis I.  Argentinian born and part of the Jesuit sect, he is known as a humble and compassionate man, probably exactly what the Catholic Church needs after dealing with so much public scandal for the last month, let alone the last decade.  I'm sure the Catholics are hoping that is the case as they keep their fingers crossed while genuflecting.  But, not being a Catholic, rather not being religious at all, the process seems more like a theater production to me.  Catholics don't really follow the rules put forth by the Vatican (at least not the Catholics I know) so why continue with the charade? And why did the last Pope resign?  Talk about smoke....and mirrors.  I only which that the United States Congress would take a page from this Conclave and balance the budget in the 48 hours.  Talk about a miracle.....