The Vatican will be electing a new pope, with 133 cardinals set to decide who will lead the Catholic Church after Pope Francis' passing.

With no clear frontrunner, speculation is high over whether the next pope will continue Francis’ progressive agenda or return to more traditional roots.

Cardinals Pietro Parolin and Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle have been mentioned as key candidates, but the outcome remains uncertain. 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Michel Chambon, Research Fellow, National University of Singapore, to find out more.

The Vatican will be electing a new pope, with 133 cardinals set to decide who will lead the Catholic Church after Pope Francis' passing.
With no clear frontrunner, speculation is high over whether the next pope will continue Francis&rsquo; progressive agenda or return to more traditional roots.
Cardinals Pietro Parolin and Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle have been mentioned as key candidates, but the outcome remains uncertain.&nbsp;
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Michel Chambon, Research Fellow, National University of Singapore, to find out more.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.