Cardinal Kevin Farrell Assumes Interim Leadership of Catholic Church After Pope Francis’ Death
Vatican City – In a solemn announcement, the Vatican confirmed that Cardinal Kevin Farrell has assumed the role of interim head of the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis on Monday.
As the Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, Cardinal Farrell now directs the affairs of the Vatican during the interregnum—the transitional period between the death of a pope and the election of his successor. His primary responsibility is to ensure the day-to-day administration of the Apostolic See until a new pontiff is chosen by the College of Cardinals during a conclave.
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell?
Born in Dublin, Ireland, and now a naturalised American citizen, Cardinal Farrell is 77 years old and has had a long and distinguished career in the Church. He once served as the Bishop of Dallas in the United States and has held several prominent positions within the Vatican administration.
Notably, Cardinal Farrell also brings a strong academic and administrative background to his role, holding a Master of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.
As the Church enters this solemn phase of mourning and transition, all eyes now turn to the forthcoming papal conclave, where the next leader of over a billion Catholics worldwide will be chosen.
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Source: kpomkwem.com
