As Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope, taking on the name Pope Leo XIV, the world once again turns its eyes to the Vatican. But what is it about the papacy that captivates global attention, far beyond Catholic circles?
Around 45,000 faithful gather in St Peter’s Square in silence before applauding after smoke emerged at 9pm Vatican City time (3am M’sian time), conclave continues to vote today
As cardinals gather to elect a new pope, St John Cathedral's Fr Gerard Theraviam reminds Catholics each pontiff brings his own path, shaped by the times and guided by the Spirit
As speculation swirls over who will succeed Pope Francis, Rev Fr Gerard Theraviam calls talk of frontrunners ‘media hype’, saying the Holy Spirit could guide the conclave toward an unexpected choice
Muda’s Bandar Utama candidate Abe Lim has brushed aside speculation that she was fielded as a candidate due to rumours of her “close ties” with party president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
