Day 6

Debate: Should you believe the Pope Francis hype?

This week, Pope Francis announced that he'll name 15 new cardinals, the majority of whom come from developing nations such as Myanmar and Tonga. But is he making significant changes? Or is this more of the same, with some contemporary window dressing?

This week, Pope Francis announced that he'll name 15 new cardinals, the majority of whom come from developing nations such as Myanmar and Tonga. It's being seen as just the latest sign that the so-called "rock star" pontiff is shaking things up in the Vatican. But is he making significant changes? Or is this more of the same, with some contemporary window dressing? This week on Day 6, two guests debate those questions. Katha Pollitt is an author and columnist for The Nation, who recently wrote a piece for the magazine called Pope Francis: Sexism with a Human Face? Sebastian Gomes is a producer and correspondent for Salt and Light TV, a Catholic specialty channel. He recently put together documentary about Pope Francis, called The Francis Effect.