One thing is certain: Those looking for changes when it comes to the Church's teaching on sexual ethics - on abortion, for example, or homosexuality, or condoms, or women priests - are likely to be disappointed.

BBC: Rome conclave: Uncertainty after first day's voting

However, Francis' record appears to indicate there will be no real changes where it matters -- on the status of women, power-sharing, sexual ethics -- and thus huge numbers of Catholics will remain alienated.

CNN: Pope Francis' humble superiority

Dr. Billal has pioneered establishment of a number of institutions including the ISESCO Center for Promotion of Scientific Research (ICPSR), Islamic Citation Centre (ISC), Islamic Body on Ethics of Science and Technology (IBEST), Islamic Network of Women Scientists (INWS) and launched a number of projects and strategies of prime importance for the promotion of science and technology in the Islamic World.

UNESCO: Education

Goudreau spoke with career experts and women in all manner of professions who were surprisingly candid on the ethics and practice of using flirtation methods to get ahead in the boardroom.

FORBES: The Conversation: Flirting Your Way To The Top