Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
After Pope Francis died in April 2025, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Irish-born former bishop of Dallas who serves as camerlengo, took charge of the Vatican's day-to-day affairs until cardinals elected a new pope.
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell, former Dallas Bishop, to lead Catholic Church until new pope is chosen
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