Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell? The Man Leading the Vatican After Pope Francis’ Death

 After Pope Francis’s passing today at the age of 88, many people are asking: Who will lead the Catholic Church now? While the Church prepares to choose a new pope, one man will take charge for now—Cardinal Kevin Farrell.

Here’s what you need to know:

Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell?

Cardinal Kevin Farrell is a senior leader in the Catholic Church. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, and has worked in different parts of the world. He is known for being kind, organized, and trusted by Pope Francis.

He currently leads a department in the Vatican that focuses on helping families, young people, and everyday members of the Church. He was made a cardinal in 2016, which is one of the highest ranks in the Church.

What is his role now?

Cardinal Farrell holds a special job called Camerlengo. This means he takes care of the Vatican and Church operations when the Pope dies or steps down. This time is called “sede vacante”, which means “the seat is empty.”

His responsibilities now include:

• Taking care of the Vatican’s daily tasks
• Making arrangements for Pope Francis’ funeral
• Preparing for the conclave, the meeting where cardinals vote for the next pope

Why is he important?

Cardinal Farrell also works as the President of the Vatican’s Supreme Court, helping make legal decisions inside Vatican City. He is trusted with big responsibilities and is now the central figure in this time of change for the Church.

What happens next?

The funeral for Pope Francis will take place soon. After that, all the cardinals from around the world will come to the Vatican to choose a new pope. Until then, Cardinal Farrell will make sure everything runs smoothly.

He may not be the next pope, but right now, he is the man guiding the Church through one of its most important moments.