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Father Joel Camaya, a Catholic priest from the Philippines, was in St. Peter's Square in Rome when Pope Francis was chosen in 2013. A year later, he reflects on the new pope's first months and looks ahead to his legacy. Courtesy Joel Camaya
The pope, known for his humility, is seen as a voice for the poor and a conservative reformer. He is massively popular among U.S. Catholics. Courtesy Joel Camaya
A crowd fills St. Peter's Square on the evening Francis was elected. Courtesy Joel Camaya
Camaya remembers the night white smoke poured from the Vatican chimney, signaling that a new pope had been chosen. "This was one event that left me teary-eyed and thanking God for making me a Catholic," he said. Courtesy Joel Camaya
The new pope addresses assembled onlookers on the night of his selection. Courtesy Joel Camaya
A nun reads a copy of the Vatican newspaper proclaiming Francis' election. Courtesy Joel Camaya
Posters in Rome welcomed the new pope after his inauguration. Courtesy Joel Camaya
