Cardinal Kevin Farrell

Cardinal Kevin Farrell

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Cardinal Kevin Farrell is an American prelate of the Catholic Church, currently serving as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. He is known for his focus on family issues and laity involvement in the church, and he assumed the role of camerlengo in the Vatican, responsible for managing the Holy See's administration during a papal interregnum.

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Cardinal Kevin Farrell sprinkled holy water on Pope Francis's coffin during the burial ceremony.

Vatican công bố hình ảnh an táng Giáo hoàng Francis
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-04-27
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Irish-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell has been responsible for administrative duties of the Holy See until a new pope takes over.

World leaders join thousands of mourners as pope is laid to rest – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-26
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This was announced from Casa Santa Marta at 9:45 a.m. by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber.

The death of Pope Francis and its aftermath - Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu writes
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-04-24
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Cardinal Farrell thanked God for Francis’s 12-year ministry during the ceremony.

More than 20,000 mourners watch Pope Francis’s procession
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-04-23
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell will preside over the rite of translation for Pope Francis.

Pope Francis' last wish: Burial outside St. Peter's Basilica in simple earth tomb
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-04-23
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A key figure in the Vatican in the days before the funeral and the subsequent conclave will be Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who was appointed camerlengo by the late pope in 2019.

Thousands of Catholics to pay tribute as pontiff lies in state – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-23
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Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell, formerly Bishop of Dallas, has assumed control of the day-to-day administration of the Holy See as camerlengo.

late pontiff raised a hand in farewell before falling into fatal coma, Vatican reveals
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-04-22
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Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, announced that Pope Francis died at 7.35 am on Monday.

Humble reformer who stirred the Catholic world
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-04-22
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell is acting as the camerlengo - the person who runs the Vatican after the death or resignation of a pope.

Pope Francis's funeral to take place on Saturday, says Vatican
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-22
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis with deep sorrow.

Celebs pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-04-22
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Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death.

A life in pictures – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-22
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis on the Vatican's TV channel.

Pope Francis has died, Vatican says |
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2025-04-21
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican’s TV channel the death of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies on Easter Monday at 88 of stroke and heart failure - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-21
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis in a Vatican statement.

Live updates: Pope Francis’ death prompts mourning across the world
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-21
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, officially announced the pontiff’s death.

Pope Francis dies at 88
The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·BahamasBahamas· 2025-04-21
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis in a statement published by the Vatican.

Tributes pour in for pope
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-04-21
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican’s TV channel the death of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies on Easter Monday
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-04-21
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Currently Irish-American Cardinal Kevin Farrell will run the ordinary affairs of the nearly 1.4 billion-member Roman Catholic Church during the period known as the 'sede vacante'.

What’s next after Pope Francis’ death? Funeral and succession explained
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-04-21
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced on the Vatican’s TV channel the death of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies on Easter Monday at 88 - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-21
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the passing of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis passes away: How a new pope will be chosen
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-04-21
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis.

Papal burial rites: Why Pope Francis will be buried outside Vatican
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-04-21
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis, in a video message.

Папа Франциск почина след последната му благословия за Великден
Dnevnik·BulgariaBulgaria· 2025-04-21
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis on Twitter.

پاپ فرانسیس درگذشت - همشهری آنلاین
Hamshahri·IranIran· 2025-04-21
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis on the Vatican's TV channel.

Pope Francis has died, says Vatican
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-04-21
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis dies at the age of 88, Vatican announces – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-21
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell is currently the camerlengo, responsible for running the administration and finances of the Holy See during the interregnum.

What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-02-23
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