“Dear brothers and sisters, with deep pain, Now we accompany the mortal remains of our Pope Francis to the Vatican Basilica, where he often exercised his ministry as bishop of the Church of Rome and pastor of the Universal Church, ”the prayer began.
“By leaving this house now, we thank the Lord for the innumerable gifts that he granted to the Christian people through his servant, Pope Francis. We ask that, in his mercy and goodness, he gives the deceased Pope an eternal home in the kingdom of heaven, and that he comforts the papal family, to the church of Rome and the faithful of the world,” Consuelo for everyone who cries the loss of Francisco.
Farrell expressed his desire that Pope Francis was received in the “Light and perpetual peace”in reference to the eternal rest to which the pontiff aspired.
“Look, Lord, with goodness the life and works of your servant, our Pope Francis. Acogle in the abode of life and perpetual peace, and grants that your faithful people fervently follow his steps, giving testimony of the Gospel of Jesus,” added the Camarlengo.
Who is Kevin Farrell, the Camarlengo who is in charge of the Church after the death of Pope Francis
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.
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.
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
