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.

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