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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Kevin from Dublin is now in charge of the Vatican
The doors of Pope Francis's apartment were sealed with a single red ribbon and molten wax in a solemn ceremony that took place just hours after his death. Steeped in tradition, the formalities on Monday night took place in Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican guest house for visiting clerics where the late pope chose to live after eschewing the grandeur of the Apostolic Palace where his predecessors resided. Overseeing it all was Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who overnight has become the most important figure in the Catholic Church as the temporary head of the 1.4 billion strong congregation. Cardinal Farrell, who was born in Ireland but has spent much of his life in the US, is the Vatican's camerlengo or chamberlain. As such, he will now run the administrative and financial affairs of the Holy See until a new pope is elected in the secretive process known as the conclave. On Monday morning, it was his responsibility to announce the death of Pope Francis to the world. 'At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father,' he said in Italian with a pronounced Irish accent. 'He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalised.' Traditionally, the camerlengo would tap a silver hammer on the pope's head while calling out his baptismal name three times. But the hammer was shelved in the last century in favour of more scientific methods. Doctors announced on Monday night the cause of Pope Francis' death: a stroke, followed by a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse. The official certification was signed by Dr Andrea Arcangeli, the head of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State. Cardinal Farrell now takes charge of the Catholic Church in the period that is known as the 'Sede vacante' – literally the empty chair, in which there is no pope sitting on the Seat of St Peter. The 77-year-old has spent more than 30 years working in the United States, although he was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. Cardinal Farrell went on to study at Salamanca University, Spain and the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He also holds a Masters degree from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. He was first ordained in 1978, before going on to serve in his first official religious role as Chaplain of the University of Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico. He was then incardinated in the Archdiocese of Washington in 1984, working as an associate pastor in Maryland and Washington DC. Following his work with catholic charities in the region, the Vatican raised him to the rank of Monsignor in 1995. Cardinal Farrell was concentrated as the auxiliary bishop of Washington between 2001 and 2007, before being appointed the bishop of Dallas. While in Washington DC, he worked alongside former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick who was laicised in 2018 following allegations of sexual abuse against a child. The pair worked and lived closely together, with McCarrick having asked the Vatican to appoint Cardinal Farrell as auxiliary bishop and even being described by some as his mentor. Asked by CNN if he knew about his colleague's alleged behaviour, he denied any knowledge. 'Did I ever know? No. Did I ever suspect? No. Did he ever abuse any seminarian in Washington? No,' he said in 2018. The Cardinal left the United States in 2016 when Pope Francis called him to Rome as prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, which he created shortly after being made pontiff. While leading the dicastery, he appointed two women to senior positions in his department and suggested his successor be a non-cleric. 'My expertise is getting people to do the job, people who are qualified to do the job,' he said. It was his expertise that caught the attention of Francis who made him one of his most trusted collaborators and three years later named him Camerlengo, one of the highest positions in the church. The name 'camerlengo' featured in the Oscar-nominated film Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci about the election of a new pontiff. In the movie, the role of chamberlain was filled by the scheming and ambitious Joseph Tremblay, played by John Lithgow, the American actor. Fiennes played the role of an English cardinal and the Dean of the College of Cardinals, whose job it is to manage the papal election. In 2018, Cardinal Farrell banned Mary McAleese, the former Irish president, from speaking at a Vatican conference on Women in the Catholic Church. Although Mrs McAleese sought an official response from the Cardinal over her exclusion, she did not get one. Three years earlier the then Irish president claimed she and her family had not been invited to a World Meeting of Families (WMOF) event in Dublin, which was to be attended by Pope Francis. Mrs McAleese, a critic of the WMOF events described it as 'essentially a Right-wing rally' to motivate people 'against the tide of same sex marriage, rights for gays, abortion rights, contraceptive rights'. Service to the church seems to be in the blood. His brother, Brian, was also a priest who would go on to become a bishop and spent many years serving the Vatican. Cardinal Farrell will then take possession of the Apostolic Vatican Palace and, personally or through his delegate, of the Lateran Palace and Castel Gandolfo, and exercise their custody and government. Assisted by three cardinals, he also ensures the confidentiality of what happens in the Sistine Chapel, where the voting operations take place. In particular, with the help of two trusted technicians, he protects secrecy, ensuring that no means of filming or audiovisual transmission is introduced by anyone where the election is taking place. All the cardinal electors must hand over to the camerlengo any writings of any kind that they have in their possession relating to the outcome of each ballot, so that they may be burned with the ballots. At the end of the election, Cardinal Farrell will draw up a report, which the three cardinal assistants must approve, to declare the outcome. This report will be handed over to the new pope and then kept in the appropriate archive, enclosed in a sealed envelope, which may not be opened by anyone unless the new pontiff explicitly permits it. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Roya News
22-04-2025
- Health
- Roya News
Vatican shares first images of Pope Francis in casket, funeral Saturday
The Vatican on Tuesday morning released the first images of Pope Francis lying in his casket, surrounded by two members of the Swiss Guard inside the chapel of the Saint Martha guesthouse, where he had lived. In the photo, the late Pope, who passed away Monday at the age of 88 following a stroke, is shown dressed in red papal robes, wearing a white bishop's mitre, and holding a rosary in his hands. The Vatican announced that Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday at 8:00 AM GMT. Earlier in the day, several cardinals convened in Rome to discuss the funeral arrangements. Traditionally, a pope is buried between four to six days after death. While most pontiffs are interred at St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis is expected to be buried outside the Vatican at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a place he held especially dear. Heads of state and government leaders from around the world are expected to attend the funeral. Pope Francis's body currently remains in the chapel of Santa Marta, his longtime residence within the Vatican. The Vatican said his body will be moved to St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, where the public will be able to pay their final respects. The Pope passed away at 7:30 AM on Easter Monday, just hours after a brief meeting with US Vice President J.D. Vance at his modest residence in Saint Martha's House. According to the Vatican's official death certificate issued Monday, Francis died following a stroke that caused a coma, followed by cardiac circulatory failure. The document, signed by Professor Andrea Arcangeli, head of the Vatican's Directorate of Health and Hygiene, confirmed the death via electrocardiogram recording.
Indian Express
21-04-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Pope Francis dies of stroke and heart failure, Vatican confirms
Pope Francis has died following complications from a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and ultimately irreversible heart failure, the Vatican announced on Monday. Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, head of the Vatican's health department, confirmed the pontiff's death in an official statement, noting that Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time. 'The Holy Father suffered a severe cerebral stroke that resulted in a coma,' Arcangeli said. 'Despite intensive care, it led to irreversible heart failure.' The Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican City State releases the cause of death for Pope Francis: a stroke, followed by a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse. — Vatican News (@VaticanNews) April 21, 2025 The 88-year-old pontiff had been battling multiple health conditions in recent months, including respiratory insufficiency, bilateral pneumonia, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. 'These pre-existing conditions significantly complicated his recovery,' Arcangeli added. In keeping with his lifelong emphasis on humility, Pope Francis requested a simple burial at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Pope Francis will be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in the Pauline Chapel, which houses the ancient icon of Maria Salus Populi Romani, as he requested in his Spiritual Testament. The Holy See Press Office announced that Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, the Director of the… — Vatican News (@VaticanNews) April 21, 2025 Pope Francis will be laid to rest in the Basilica of St. Mary Major's Pauline Chapel, as per his wishes stated in his Spiritual Testament. The Pope's death was attributed to a stroke leading to a coma and cardiocirculatory collapse, with underlying health issues including pneumonia, hypertension, and diabetes. In a statement shared by the Vatican on X, the late pope had said, 'The tomb must be in the earth; simple, without particular decoration and with the only inscription Franciscus.'
Epoch Times
21-04-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
What Comes Next: Pope Francis's Funeral and Conclave
Black smoke was sent atop Vatican City. His Holiness, Pope Francis I, is dead, and the necessary procedures to lay him to rest and appoint his successor are underway. Kevin Farrell, the cardinal camerlengo, the pope's chief of staff, is now tasked with leading the transition. First, Pope Francis's funeral arrangements will commence, the pope's apartments will be sealed, and his signet ring bearing the seal of his reign will be destroyed. Second, a multi-day funeral procession will take place at the Vatican, attended by clerical and lay people from all over the world. Third, the College of Cardinals will convene for the Conclave and elect the next pope. The entire process could take around four weeks. Pope Francis's Cause of Death The Vatican did not release the immediate cause of the pope's death. However, he died just a few weeks after enduring 38 days hospitalized for double pneumonia, including time on a respirator. His condition upon his release was considered stable and improving, but frail. The Holy See press office refrained from confirming his participation in any Holy Week and Easter celebrations. According to the Related Stories 4/21/2025 4/21/2025 Pope Francis's family members will participate along with the most eminent dean of the College of Cardinals, the Vatican's director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene, and his vice director. No other funeral event dates and times have been posted by the Holy See at the time of this article's publication. Pope Francis's Funeral In 2024, Pope Francis made changes to the burial rite, one of which was moving the declaration of death into the chapel, and his body was immediately placed there in the coffin rather than in the room where he died. Other changes included stripping away most of the pomp and circumstance presented in the funerals of Pope St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, such as having multiple coffins and being raised on a pedestal. Francis's body and coffin of wood and zinc will be processed and placed in St. Peter's Basilica for a public viewing period decided by the carmelengo. He will be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major rather than St. Peter's Basilica. Archbishop Diego Ravelli, master of pontifical liturgical celebrations, said that the changes are in line with the pope's desire to simplify certain celebration rites so that they remain focused on Jesus Christ rather than the pope. 'The renewed rite also needed to emphasise even more that the funeral of the Roman Pontiff is that of a pastor and disciple of Christ and not of a powerful person of this world,' he said. This more humble conclusion bookends the late pope's introduction to the Catholic world, appearing on the night of his election in the simple white daily dress rather than the more opulent appearances of the past, which included a papal crown and royal-like vestments. The funeral is supposed to take place within four to six days of the pope's death. At the end of his funeral, a nine-day mourning period will be declared. Conclave: What to Know Upon conclusion of those nine days, the cardinal camerlengo will convene the College of Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel for conclave. Typically, this means beginning 15 to 20 days after the pope's death. The College of Cardinals has been exclusively tasked with electing the next pope since 1059, and was constituted in its current form in 1150. The College consists of all current cardinals, but only those under the age of 80 are allowed to vote, and no cardinal older than 80 can be considered for the pope. While any Catholic man can technically be elected pope, the college has not elected a non-cardinal in more than 500 years. As of Saturday, 135 cardinal electors are spread out across the world, including 10 from the United States. Those 10 include the cardinal camerlengo, as well as The cardinals will be sworn to secrecy and secluded from the world within the Vatican, housed at the Casa Santa Marta building built by Pope St. John Paul II, to pray and discuss who should be the next pope without distractions from the outside world. Only select people, such as the cardinals' secretaries, doctors, and masters of ceremonies, are allowed to enter. One vote is cast on the first day, and four votes are cast each subsequent day. Mandatory fasting measures can be imposed if the voting takes too long. A minimum two-thirds majority vote is needed to elect the new pope. After each vote, the ballots are burned to send a smoke signal to those waiting in St. Peter's Square and around the world. Black smoke means they did not reach a consensus. White smoke announces that the cardinals have picked the next pope. The electee is then asked if he wishes to take the position. Once he accepts and chooses his papal name, the cardinal deacon will appear before the tens of thousands gathered in the square and declare, 'Habemus Papam' (we have a pope). This will be the third time that Catholic Church leaders have come together in this century, starting with the election of Pope Benedict XVI, formerly Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, in 2005, after the passing of Pope Saint John Paul II. The College of Cardinals convened a second time, in 2013, to elect Pope Francis after Benedict abdicated, citing health concerns. No American cardinal has ever been elected pope. Pope Francis, a native of Argentina, was the first pope to come from the Western Hemisphere.
