I also am not Catholic, but from what I have read already, I think a good decision was made. It seems that he has a good agenda in mind and is ready to act on the problem that has been going on for too long in the Church with the pedophilia between Priests and Altar Boys. This new Pope does not seem to fear the word excommunication and seems that he will stand behind it. If he is a positive leader and more than a figurehead, it is much needed. All we can do is pray that he stands well in the position.