In his first Mass as pope, Francis showed how different he would be as a pastor, giving an off-the-cuff homily about the need to walk with God, build up his Church, and confess — at one point referring to children building sandcastles on the beach.

Pope Francis put his humility on display during his first day as pontiff today, stopping by his hotel to pick up his luggage and pay the bill himself.

There are no clear frontrunners for the papacy after last night’s inconclusive first vote.

The Catholic Church awoke Friday with no leader following the resignation of Benedict XVI, who pledged obedience to his successor.