That said, I think many people are misinterpreting some of his deeds and actions. They are looking for someone to shake up the Church (which he has) in ways that allow them to continue their own immoral practices without guilt (which he hasn't). While he is redirecting the message of the Church, he is not changing its teachings that have held since at least the Council of Trent in the 16th century (which reaffirmed much older practices and traditions).
Those who expect him to overturn the Church's stance of homosexuality or abortion are going to be sadly disappointed. However, he has brought a stronger focus on politicians who have claimed Christian values yet have embraced very un-Christian-like practices and policies, especially in regards to the treatment of the poor. He has warned his fellow Catholics about the trap of voting for a candidate due to a single issue while ignoring the other evils that candidate might support.
Most importantly, he has warned his fellow Christians against being too judgmental, even against those people who espouse beliefs different from the Church's. He has admitted that people do not have the ultimate power of judgment: that is left to God. He has also clarified that this does not mean that everything is permitted or that truth is relative. Rather he has reminded us that the greatest truth comes from the love of God.
I've already seen prejudiced hate-rhetoric spring up about Pope Francis. Those people could probably learn something about mercy from this extraordinary man. I, for one, am excited about his papacy.