It is a key figure before the decline of a Pope. Farrell occupies the role since 2019 and has a vast experience in religious institutes in several countries. Know more.
He Pope Francis He died on Monday at age 88, and many questions arise in the face of the future direction of the Catholic church. One of them is who his successor could be and there is a previous position in the process of the pass to a next Pope. It is about Camarlengo, A figure whose “transition” government would be faced by the cardinal Kevin Farrell.
What is Camarlengo, the Pope “provisional”
When a Pope dies or renounces, The provisional government of the Catholic Church passes to Cardinal Camarlengowhich must administer the assets of the Holy See, helped by three wandering attendees. As a definition, Camarlengo is the Cardinal who chairs the Apostolic Chamber.
This has the function of administering the Pontifical Treasury, certifying the death of the Pope and calling the conclave to choose Successor. A position that since February 14, 2019 plays the cardinal Kevin Farrell.
Who is Kevin Farrell? The shrimp who speaks Spanish, was in Mexico and could guide the Catholic Church
In the corridors of the Vatican, his name rarely appears in the lists of the potential successors of the Pope, but Cardinal Kevin Farrell, prefect of the Dicas supplies for the laity, the family and life, is one of the most influential figures in the Catholic Church. As Camarlengo, his role becomes a key importance in moments of uncertainty, like the one who currently lives the Holy See before Francisco’s delicate health.
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Farrell (77) was born on September 2, 1947 in Dublin, Irelandand in 1966 his novitiate began with the Legionaries of Christ. After completing their studies in philosophy and theology in Spain and Italywas ordained a priest on December 24, 1978 in Rome.
After his ordination, Farrell served as a chaplain in the Monterrey University in Mexicowhere he also taught on bioethics and social ethics. During his time there, he was also a general administrator of the Legion of Christsupervising various Catholic schools in Italy, Spain and Ireland.
In 1984, he moved to USA, where he was incardinated in the Archdiocese of Washington DC there, served in several parishes and was director of the Hispanic Catholic Centerworking closely with the Hispanic community, so it speaks perfect Spanish.
Source: Ambito
