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Time of India
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pope Francis Death: Who will run Vatican till next Pope is elected?
With Pope Francis 's death, the immediate running of the Vatican is now in the hands of one cardinal, Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell. Known as the Camerlengo, and appointed by the pope, it is he who will lead meetings to determine the date of Francis's funeral, and supervise other organisational tasks, culminating in the Conclave to elect the next pope. On Monday evening, Farrell was due to preside over the rite that would see Francis's body placed in his coffin in the chapel of the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, where the pope had resided, and died. Earlier on Monday, it was Farrell who announced to the world the death of the 88-year-old pope. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Victoria Principal Is Almost 75, See Her Now Reportingly Undo "This morning at 7:35 am (0535 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. "His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and his church," said Farrell, speaking from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta. 77-year-old Farrell, who has dual American and Irish citizenship, has served as Camerlengo since February 2019. Live Events Known for his sense of humour and for speaking Spanish with an Irish brogue, the cardinal -- who once was chaplain at Mexico's University of Monterrey -- now serves as the prefect for the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. He was asked by Francis in 2016 to head the newly created dicastery combining the functions of two previous ones, and moved to Rome for his first Vatican posting. He was made a cardinal by Francis that same year. Since January 2024, Farrell has been president of the Vatican City State Supreme Court. Earlier, he spent the bulk of his priesthood in the United States, nearly 30 years in the Washington DC area and nine years in Dallas. In a 2016 interview in 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". In his role of temporarily managing the Holy See, Farrell will be helped by three cardinals. As Camerlengo, he has the right to ask all the Vatican departments for budget reports, economic information and details on other ongoing affairs. FAQs Q1. Who is Camerlengo? A1. 77-year-old Kevin Farrell, who has dual American and Irish citizenship, has served as Camerlengo since February 2019. Q2. Who is Vatican City State Supreme Court? A2. Kevin Farrell is the Vatican City State Supreme Court.
News24
21-04-2025
- Politics
- News24
Pope's trusty 'Camerlengo' to run Vatican in wake of Francis's death
The Vatican is now in the hands of one cardinal, Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell. Known as the Camerlengo, and appointed by the pope, it is he who will lead meetings to determine the date of Francis's funeral, and supervise other organisational tasks, culminating in the Conclave to elect the next pope. Earlier on Monday, it was Farrell who announced to the world the death of the 88-year-old pope. With Pope Francis's death, the immediate running of the Vatican is now in the hands of one cardinal, Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell. Known as the Camerlengo, and appointed by the pope, it is he who will lead meetings to determine the date of Francis's funeral, and supervise other organisational tasks, culminating in the Conclave to elect the next pope. On Monday evening, Farrell was due to preside over the rite that would see Francis's body placed in his coffin in the chapel of the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, where the pope had resided and died. Earlier on Monday, it was Farrell who announced to the world the death of the 88-year-old pope. "This morning at 07:35, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. "His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and his church," said Farrell, speaking from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta. Farrell, 77, who has dual American and Irish citizenship, has served as Camerlengo since February 2019. Known for his sense of humour and for speaking Spanish with an Irish brogue, the cardinal - who once was chaplain at Mexico's University of Monterrey - now serves as the prefect for the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. He was asked by Francis in 2016 to head the newly created dicastery combining the functions of two previous ones, and moved to Rome for his first Vatican posting. He was made a cardinal by Francis that same year. Since January 2024, Farrell has been president of the Vatican City State Supreme Court. Earlier, he spent the bulk of his priesthood in the United States, nearly 30 years in the Washington DC area and nine years in Dallas. In a 2016 interview in 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.'" In his role of temporarily managing the Holy See, Farrell will be helped by three cardinals. As Camerlengo, he has the right to ask all the Vatican departments for budget reports, economic information and details on other ongoing affairs.
CBS News
21-04-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell? Former Bishop of Dallas leading Vatican after death of Pope Francis
The man leading the Catholic Church in the aftermath of the death of Pope Francis will be familiar to many faithful in North Texas. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, one of the highest-ranking administrators at the Vatican, served as the Bishop of Dallas for more than nine years. Born in Ireland, Farrell came to the U.S. in 1983 and served in the Washington, D.C. area for decades, according to his Vatican biography. In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Farrell the bishop of the Dallas diocese . He held that role until 2016, when Francis appointed him to lead a new office in Rome and made him a cardinal. In the years since, Francis appointed Farrell to other administrative offices, including the president of the Vatican City State Supreme Court and Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church. He is the highest-ranking American at the Vatican. The Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church is one of the top positions at the Vatican. Among his duties, the camerlengo, Italian for chamberlain, is responsible for confirming and announcing the pope's death. Farrell made the announcement Monday morning. He will also preside over the rite of ascertainment Monday afternoon, when Francis's body will be placed in a coffin. Farrell will also be the Vatican's interim head of state while the papacy is vacant, and he will help with preparations for the conclave where the new pope will be chosen.
