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Coverage dated April 20, 2025

Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell? New church leader after Pope Francis death

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Cardinal Kevin Farrell will manage the daily affairs of the Holy See until cardinals elect a new pope.

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  1. NPR

    Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican? (opens NPR)

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    Kevin Farrell is the camerlengo, or acting head of the Vatican, until a new pope is elected. Here's what to know about Farrell, who was born in Ireland and spent much of his career in the U.S.

  2. Newsweek

    Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell? New church leader after Pope Francis death (opens Newsweek)

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    Cardinal Kevin Farrell will manage the daily affairs of the Holy See until cardinals elect a new pope.

  3. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Who is Kevin Farrell, the former Dallas Bishop who was chosen to announce Pope Francis' death? (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Kevin Farrell, who served as a bishop of the Diocese of Dallas in Texas from 2007 to 2016, was named camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church in 2019.

  4. Fox7 Austin

    Cardinal Kevin Farrell, former Dallas Bishop, to lead Catholic Church until new pope is chosen (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Following Pope Francis' death, Cardinal Kevin Farrell will oversee the day-to-day duties of the Catholic Church until a successor is elected.

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