Brian Farrell
Bishop Brian Farrell, aged 81, served as the secretary at the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity until his retirement in 2022, having dedicated over four decades to various roles within the Vatican since 1981.
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Brian Farrell described John A Costello as the 'unexpected and reluctant taoiseach' in an article following his death.
Edwardian home once owned by former taoiseach at Herbert Park for €4m – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-16
Brian Farrell is the emeritus bishop and brother of Kevin Farrell.
El camarlengo Farrell, encargado de garantizar el secreto durante el cónclave
Bolivia· 2025-04-28
Brian Farrell is the older sibling of Cardinal Kevin Farrell and has served as a bishop.
‘Wouldn’t it be great if he got voted in?’ The cardinal from Drimnagh tasked with organising the papal conclave – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25
Brian Farrell is the older brother of Cardinal Kevin Farrell and has served as a bishop.
‘Wouldn’t it be great if he got voted in?’ The cardinal from Drimnagh tasked with organising the papal conclave – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25Kevin Farrell's older brother, Brian Farrell, also pursued higher education in theology.
¿Quién es el Papa interino? El camarlengo velará por la Iglesia hasta que elijan un nuevo pontífice
Guatemala· 2025-04-22
Brian Farrell is one of Cardinal Kevin Farrell's brothers, who is also a priest and a bishop.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell: Meet the ‘camerlengo’ running the Vatican
United States· 2025-04-21
Bishop Brian Farrell started working at the Vatican in 1981 and served as secretary to the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity until his retirement last year.
Dublin-born Irish–American cardinal Kevin Farrell to run Vatican until pope elected – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-21
Brian Farrell is the older brother of Kevin Farrell and was secretary at the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity.
Who will be the next pope after Francis and how does the process work? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-21
