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BBC News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Who be Cardinal Kevin Farrell, di acting head of di Vatican?
Wen di world hear of Pope Francis death on Monday morning, na Irish-American cardinal, wey di world no know na im break di news. Afta im announce say di pope don "return to di home of di Father", Irish-American Cardinal Kevin Farrell take on one of his biggest roles yet: di "camerlengo", or di pesin wey dey run di Vatican afta di death or resignation of a pope. Na Pope Francis bin nominate di cardinal for di role for 2019. Di cardinal go remain for di position during di "Apostolica Sedes Vacans", dat na di period between di death or resignation of a pope until di election of di next pontiff. Im go also play an important role for di centuries-old ceremonies to mourn Pope Francis. Dem born Farrell for 1947 for Dublin, Farrell attend di University of Salamanca for Spain and di Pontifical Gregorian University for Rome, according to di Vatican. Im don hold different appointment for churches around di world, e serve as a chaplain for di University of Monterrey for Mexico as well as parish for Bethesda, Maryland. All togeda, di 77-year-old don spend more dan 30 years working for churches for US. Farrell bin collect appointment as Bishop of Dallas for 2007 e bin dey dia until Pope Francis ask am for 2016 to serve as di leader of di Vatican new department wey dey responsible for di pastoral care of families, wey raise am to di rank of cardinal. Years afta dem name am as camerlengo, For 2023, Francis chose Farrell as president of di Supreme Court of Vatican City State. Dem also name as di president of di Commission for Confidential Matters. As camerlengo, part of im Cardinal Farrell work na to make arrangements for di conclave, di process wey dem go select di next pontiff. Technically, a camerlengo fit become pope, e don happun twice in history: Gioacchino Pecci (Pope Leo XIII) for 1878 and Eugenio Pacelli (Pope Pius XII) in 1939. Di cardinal also go preside ova di certification of Francis death, To put im body inside di coffin. Afta dat, di cardinal dey expected to lead one procession wey go move di pope body from di chapel of di Domus Santa Marta to St Peter Basilica. Di ceremony fit take place as soon as Wednesday morning, according to di Vatican.
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First Post
22-04-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican after Pope Francis' death?
The news of Pope Francis' death was announced by Irish-born American Cardinal Kevin Farrell, also the Vatican's camerlengo. Appointed by the pontiff himself, the 77-year-old will oversee the running of the Vatican as well as the preparations for the conclave — the process by which a new Pope is elected read more On April 21, the Catholic world plunged into mourning when it learned of the passing away of Pope Francis. This solemn piece of news was, however, not broken by any media outlet but by Kevin Farrell, an Irish-American cardinal, little known in the wider world. Announcing the news, Farrell said, 'Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and his Church,' Farrell added. 'He taught us to live the values of the gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and marginalised. With immense gratitude for his example of a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the triune God.' Reporting the news of the 88-year-old pontiff's demise is part of Farrell's duties as the camerlengo — the person who runs the Vatican after the death or resignation of a pope. In addition to becoming the de-facto head of the Vatican's administration, Cardinal Farrell will also carry out preparation for the conclave, the process by which a new pope is elected. We take a closer look at who exactly is Farrell and what are his responsibilities. Cardinal Farrell's career Born in 1947 in Dublin, Kevin Farrell attended the University of Salamanca in Spain and the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, according to the Vatican. He was ordained a priest in 1978 and served as chaplain of the Regnun Christi Movement at the University of Monterrey in Mexico. He moved to the US to join the Archdiocese of Washington in 1984, according to his Vatican biography. Later, in 2002, Farrell was appointed auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, and served in that role until 2007, when he became bishop of the Diocese of Dallas. Notably, Farrell, between 2002 and 2006, worked with Theodore McCarrick, the former cardinal who was defrocked in 2019 following a Vatican investigation that determined he had sexually abused minors as well as adults. At the time, Farrell denied knowledge of the alleged abuses. 'Did I ever know? No. Did I ever suspect? No. Did he ever abuse any seminarian in Washington? No,' he was quoted as saying. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Bishop of Dallas Kevin Joseph Farrell (left) kneels before Pope Francis to pledge allegiance and become cardinal, on November 19, 2016 at Peter's basilica. File image/AFP It was in 2016 that Pope Francis called on him to work at the Vatican as the prefect of the newly established Vatican Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life. Around three years later, he was nominated by the pope to be Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church. Funnily, he has described the phone call that led to his appointment as cardinal. Speaking to The Irish Times, Farrell explained how when his secretary in Dallas told him that Pope Francis was on the phone to tell him he would be made a cardinal, he told her, 'Like hell he is'. 'I kept saying to her, 'No, that is one of my bishop friends, just messing.'' Since then, he has been entrusted with other jobs of significant responsibility, such as president of the Commission for Confidential Matters and president of the Vatican City State Supreme Court. Cardinal Farrell, most notably, did not share the same views as Pope Francis on same-sex marriages. However, he extended support to the pontiff on his views on divorced and remarried Catholics. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Farrell's responsibilities as camerlengo The camerlengo assumes great responsibilities in the aftermath of a pope's death or, in rare cases of resignation. As the Church enters the period of sede vacante, which means empty seat, the camerlengo — in this case, Cardinal Farrell — takes charge. First and foremost, it is the camerlengo's duty to ascertain the pope's death. For this, he would have stood over the papal body and ceremoniously called the Pope's baptismal name three times. It is only when there is no response to the calls that the Pope is officially pronounced dead. Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell seals the door to the papal bedroom and studio at the Vatican after the announcement of the death of Pope Francis. AP As camerlengo, Cardinal Farrell also held 'a first moment of prayer' following the death of the pope, and the placing of the body into a wooden and zinc coffin. In addition, he locks the papal apartments. He is also tasked with the breaking of the Pope's signet ring and seal with shears, to prevent them from being used by anyone else. Cardinal Farrell will also be tasked with making arrangements for the conclave, the process through which the next pontiff is selected. And in the interim period, he will carry out the day-to-day administration of the Vatican. This also includes requesting financial information from Vatican departments. He can also demand 'the budget and consolidated financial statement of the Holy See for the previous year, as well as the budget for the following year,' according to the constitution of the church's central administration. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As per a CNN report, during a papal interregnum — the period between the death of one pope and the election of another — all leaders of the Vatican offices cease to carry out their work aside from the camerlengo and two others. Cardinal Farrell, the next pope But can Cardinal Farrell be the next pope? The Vatican's rule don't dismiss him as a contender owing to his position as camerlengo. But historically, it has rarely happened. The Times reports that only two camerlengos have been elected pope before: Gioacchino Pecci, as Pope Leo XIII in 1878, and Eugenio Pacelli, as Pope Pius XII in 1939. With inputs from agencies
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
When the world learned of Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, a cardinal with longstanding ties to the US was the one to break the news. After announcing that the pope had "returned to the home of the Father", Irish-American Cardinal Kevin Farrell took on one of his biggest roles yet: the "camerlengo", or the person who runs the Vatican after the death or resignation of a pope. Pope Francis nominated the cardinal for the role in 2019. The cardinal will remain in the position during the "Apostolica Sedes Vacans", the period between the death or resignation of a pope until the election of the next pontiff. He also will play an important role in the centuries-old ceremonies to mourn Pope Francis. Born in 1947 in Dublin, Farrell attended the University of Salamanca in Spain and the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, according to the Vatican. He held roles in churches around the world, serving as a chaplain at the University of Monterrey in Mexico as well as at a parish in Bethesda, Maryland. All told, the 77-year-old spent more than 30 years working for churches in the US. Farrell was appointed Bishop of Dallas in 2007 until Pope Francis asked him in 2016 to serve as the leader of the Vatican's new department responsible for the pastoral care of families, raising him to the rank of cardinal. Years after naming him as camerlengo, in 2023, Francis chose Farrell as president of the Supreme Court of Vatican City State. He was also named president of the Commission for Confidential Matters. As camerlengo, Cardinal Farrell will be tasked with making arrangements for the conclave, the process through which the next pontiff is selected. Technically, a camerlengo can become pope, as has happened twice in history: Gioacchino Pecci (Pope Leo XIII) in 1878 and Eugenio Pacelli (Pope Pius XII) in 1939. The cardinal also will preside over the certification of Francis's death, laying his body into the coffin. After that, the cardinal is expected to lead a procession moving the pope's body from the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta to St Peter's Basilica. The ceremony could take place as soon as Wednesday morning, according to the Vatican. What next after the death of Pope Francis?
BBC News
21-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
When the world learned of Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, a cardinal with longstanding ties to the US was the one to break the news. After announcing that the pope had "returned to the home of the Father", Irish-American Cardinal Kevin Farrell took on one of his biggest roles yet: the "camerlengo", or the person who runs the Vatican after the death or resignation of a pope. Pope Francis nominated the cardinal for the role in 2019. The cardinal will remain in the position during the "Apostolica Sedes Vacans", the period between the death or resignation of a pope until the election of the next pontiff. He also will play an important role in the centuries-old ceremonies to mourn Pope Francis. Born in 1947 in Dublin, Farrell attended the University of Salamanca in Spain and the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, according to the held roles in churches around the world, serving as a chaplain at the University of Monterrey in Mexico as well as at a parish in Bethesda, Maryland. All told, the 77-year-old spent more than 30 years working for churches in the US. Farrell was appointed Bishop of Dallas in 2007 until Pope Francis asked him in 2016 to serve as the leader of the Vatican's new department responsible for the pastoral care of families, raising him to the rank of cardinal. Years after naming him as camerlengo, in 2023, Francis chose Farrell as president of the Supreme Court of Vatican City State. He was also named president of the Commission for Confidential camerlengo, Cardinal Farrell will be tasked with making arrangements for the conclave, the process through which the next pontiff is selected. Technically, a camerlengo can become pope, as has happened twice in history: Gioacchino Pecci (Pope Leo XIII) in 1878 and Eugenio Pacelli (Pope Pius XII) in cardinal also will preside over the certification of Francis's death, laying his body into the coffin. After that, the cardinal is expected to lead a procession moving the pope's body from the chapel of the Domus Santa Marta to St Peter's Basilica. The ceremony could take place as soon as Wednesday morning, according to the Vatican.
Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Interim Pope is a man named Kevin from Dublin
An Irish-American Cardinal who officially announced the death of Pope Francis today will lead the Catholic Church in finding the pontiff's successor. Dublin-born Kevin Farrell is now the highest-ranking Catholic in the world after taking over the administration of the Holy See following the pope's death. Farrell, who served as a bishop of the Diocese of Dallas in Texas for nearly a decade, was appointed as Vatican camerlengo, or chamberlain, by Francis in February 2019. The camerlengo takes charge after a pontiff's death and handles daily administration and finances of the tiny Vatican City state during the 'interregnum', the gap period between the leadership of one pope to the next. The camerlego is also responsible for certifying the pope's death, announcing his passing to the world - which he did this morning - and sealing the papal apartments, as well as preparing the pontiff's burial. Farrell, who will remain in charge until a new pope is elected, will preside over the first formal liturgical ritual for Francis tonight at 8pm, with the confirmation of his death and the placement of the body in the coffin. In the next four to six days the Vatican's cardinals will decide on the pope's funeral date, at which point his coffin will be transferred to St Peter's Basilica. Francis's death also sets in motion centuries-old traditions that will culminate in the gathering of a conclave of cardinals to choose a successor. Francis, who died today aged 88, tasked Farrell with ensuring a smooth transition following his death six years ago when he appointed him as camerlengo. Farrell, 77, was born in Ireland in 1947, but spent much of his religious career in the United States. He attended the University of Salamanca in Spain and the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome before being ordained as a priest in 1978. Farrell served as chaplain in Mexico before taking his ministry work to Washington. He was appointed as the auxiliary bishop of Washington by Pope John Paul II in 2001. He held several senior positions over the years, including being named the Bishop of Dallas by Pope Benedict XVI in 2007. Francis summoned Farrell to work in the Vatican in August 2016, announcing that Farrell would serve as Prefect of the then-newly established Vatican Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life. Farrell at a press conference after his appointment said that he was shocked by the appointment and 'humbled' that Francis 'would entrust me with this new department', NBC 5 reports. He recalled how was in disbelief when his administrative assistant told him that the pope was on the phone. 'I felt like saying, "Yeah, yeah",' he told the 2016 press briefing. 'Eventually she did put on the Pope, and he told me that he would like me to go to Rome because Dallas needed a much better Bishop than I am.' Farrell was elevated to Cardinal that same year and, just three years later, was entrusted with the role of Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church. Francis also named him president of the Commission for Confidential Matters in 2020. Farrell has officially began his as duties as camerlengo, having this morning announced the pope's death in a video statement. 'At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father,' he told the faithful in the statement released by the Vatican. 'His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church.' The Vatican has since confirmed that Farrell will tonight lead the ceremony in which Francis's body is placed in its coffin in the chapel at the Saint Martha residence, where the pontiff lived. 'Following the notification of the death of the Roman Pontiff Francis, in accordance with the provisions of the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis, this evening, Monday 21 April, at 20.00, His Reverend Eminence Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will preside over the rite of the certification of death and the laying of the body in the coffin,' the statement said. The Vatican indicated that the Dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, and the late pope's family members of the late Pope Francis, along with Dr. Andrea Arcangeli and Dr. Luigi Carbone, the Director and Deputy Director of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene, will be present this evening. The Holy See Press Office has said Francis's body could be transported to the Vatican Basilica as early as Wednesday morning. Arrangements will determined and communicated tomorrow, following the first Congregation of the Cardinals, officials added. Francis selected Farrell to lead the Holy See, despite the pair apparently having opposing viewpoints on same-sex marriage. The late pope, known as being an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples in 2023. Francis did, however, reaffirm that marriage is a union between a man and a woman. Farrell, on the other hand, has a taken divisive stance against same-sex marriage and abortion that has seen him criticised by those with opposing views, The Times reports. In 2021, he publicly emphasised the importance of the church's teachings about the sanctity of traditional marriage. He claimed the Catholic Church recognises civil unions differently from sacramental marriage and does not support same-sex marriage. Farrell, however, did reiterate that the church is committed to treating everyone with respect and compassion, regardless of their sexual orientation. The camerlengo also faced scrutiny in 2018 when he prohibited former Irish President Mary McAleese from speaking at a Vatican conference on International Women's Day. McAleese issued a formal complaint to Francis, but as of last month, had not received a response, according to The Times. He battled a financial scandal in 2019 after it was revealed that Farrell had received $29,000 from disgraced American bishop Michael J. Bransfield for apartment renovations in Rome. Farrell also made headlines in 2018 when he publicly confirmed that he was unaware of the sexual abuse carried out by his former boss Theodore McCarrick. McCarrick, who was defrocked by Francis after being convicted of sexual misconduct in a canonical trial, and Farrell had lived together in DC in the early 2000s.
