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Irish-born cardinal entrusted as ‘camerlengo’ running Holy See between popes

Irish-born cardinal entrusted as ‘camerlengo’ running Holy See between popes

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

Cardinal Kevin Farrell was asked in 2019 by Pope Francis to take on the role managing the Vatican during the ‘interregnum’ between papacies.

Irish-born cardinal announces Pope Francis’ death

Irish-born cardinal announces Pope Francis’ death

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, 77, who lived in Drimnagh, Dublin, made the announcement on Easter Monday.