I disagree with Tom Horn that the new pope is a liberation theologist, based on the writings of Marx and other communists and socialists.  

He is instead a mentor of a conservative social movement which aims to help the poor but not through the ideas of Marx.  He upholds all of the standard Catholic teachings of the most conservative prelates, including denying birth control, euthanasia, gay marriage, and abortion.  At least this has been his path so far as Archbishop in Argentina.

Not only that, he did not actively oppose the regime in Argentina which put down rebellious citizens by making them "disappear," including children who disappeared. He did not support this movement nor fight it, from what I have read during the last few days.  He has been criticized for NOT supporting "liberation" of the people.  Other clerics say that he never "turned anyone in to the authorities," but did not actively oppose the dictatorial regime enough to win the satisfaction of those who protested the "disappearances".  

It may be that Pope Francis is a strong advocate of returning the Church to the dominant force in Christianity, as is the goal of his Jesuit Order.  However, what I read today on line from several sources said he was a friend of both Jews and Muslims in the extremely multicultural environment of Argentina.  Perhaps he would be just the one to form these people into an approximation of a "one world religion".  Jewish leaders in Buenos Aires said that he called them his "elder brothers" and was their close friend.  He was also considered to be friendly
by Protestant Evangelicals in Argentina, often eating with them and having discussions of where they could cooperate.

As a Jesuit, member of an order which prizes scholarship, he speaks many languages and has studied the belief systems of other religions.  He is said that the Church must return to a non-political role, being completely spiritual even while working for the betterment of the worldly life of the poor, as St. Francis did.

In the end, this approach may begin to bring back the power of the Catholic Church, as Tom Horn said.  But that is not a fulfillment, in my opinion of the Malachy prophecy of Peter the Roman.  In that I agree with Jovial on Five Doves and others who have taken this position.  I could be wrong, as I have just begun to view this new Pope and learn of his background.

If the Malachy prophecy has any merit the final pope will NOt succeed in dominating the world, neither the Christian or those of other faiths.  He will be attacked and brought down by enemies even as he tries to shepherd the people.  The Church will be destroyed and the great Judge will come to fulfill the prophecy of the Bible.  I expect it may be that Pope Francis may be among those saved by the Lord, even though his Church will go down.