There are around 190,000 Roman Catholics in Maine -- more than any other denomination. Many of them were likely keenly watching developments unfold at the Vatican this afternoon as a new Pope was chosen. To give us his take on what to expect from Pope Francis, Steven Lewis joins us. He's not a Catholic, but he is academic dean and professor of Ecclesiastical History at the Bangor Theological Seminary. He also attended a Jesuit School. Maine Things Considered host Tom Porter asked Dr. Lewis for reaction to today's appointment.

Maine Things Considered host Tom Porter talks with Academic Dean and Professor of Ecclesiastical History at the Bangor Theological Seminary, Dr. Steven Lewis (right), for his reaction to today's appointment of Pope Francis.

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