Vacant Venue Key Figures
- VATICAN CITY (ACI Stampa) — cardinals Kevin Joseph Farrell and Giovanni Battista Re have emerged as key figures during the *sede vacante*, the period of papal vacancy following...
- Cardinal Farrell, born in Ireland and a naturalized American citizen, serves as the camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church.
- Farrell, 77, was ordained a priest in 1978 by Cardinal Pyronium.
Cardinals Farrell and Re in Focus Following Pope Francis‘ Death
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- Cardinals Farrell and Re in Focus Following Pope Francis’ Death
- Cardinals Farrell and Re in Focus Following Pope Francis’ Death
VATICAN CITY (ACI Stampa) — cardinals Kevin Joseph Farrell and Giovanni Battista Re have emerged as key figures during the *sede vacante*, the period of papal vacancy following the death of Pope Francis.
Cardinal Farrell: The Camerlengo’s Role
Cardinal Farrell, born in Ireland and a naturalized American citizen, serves as the camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church. This crucial role entails officially confirming the death of the Pope, overseeing the governance of the Holy See’s assets during the vacancy, and ensuring the utmost confidentiality during the conclave.
Farrell, 77, was ordained a priest in 1978 by Cardinal Pyronium. He later received episcopal consecration from Theodore McCarrick, the former Cardinal Archbishop of Washington who was later reduced to the lay state by Pope Francis due to abuse allegations.Cardinal Farrell’s past roles include auxiliary bishop of Washington, bishop of dallas, and Prefect of the Dicastery for the laity, Family and Life from 2016 until Pope Francis’ death.
Cardinal Re: Dean of the College of cardinals
cardinal Re has held the position of Dean of the College of Cardinals since late 2019. As Dean, he is considered *primus inter pares*, or first among equals. He presides over meetings of the cardinals and is scheduled to celebrate the funeral Mass for Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26.
Due to his age, Cardinal Re, 91, will not participate in the conclave. While he will not be the one to ask the elected Pontiff if he accepts the election, he is expected to preside over the *pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice*, the process of electing a new roman Pontiff. previously, Cardinal Re served as Substitute of the Secretariat of State and Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops.
Cardinals Farrell and Re in Focus Following Pope Francis’ Death
What’s happening in the Vatican following Pope Francis’ death?
Following the death of Pope Francis, two key figures have emerged: Cardinals Kevin Joseph Farrell and Giovanni Battista Re.They are playing crucial roles during the sede vacante, the period of papal vacancy.
Who is Cardinal Farrell and what is his role?
Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, born in Ireland and a naturalized American citizen, serves as the Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church.
What does the Camerlengo do?
The Camerlengo has several vital responsibilities during the sede vacante:
Officially confirming the death of the Pope.
Overseeing the governance of the Holy See’s assets during the vacancy.
ensuring the utmost confidentiality during the conclave, where the next Pope is elected.
What is Cardinal Farrell’s background?
Cardinal Farrell was ordained a priest in 1978. He later received episcopal consecration from Theodore McCarrick, the former Cardinal Archbishop of Washington. Cardinal farrell previously served as the auxiliary bishop of Washington, bishop of Dallas, and Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life from 2016 until Pope Francis’ death. He is currently 77 years old.
Who is Cardinal Re and what is his role?
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re has been the Dean of the College of cardinals since late 2019. As dean, he is primus inter pares, or first among equals.
What are the Dean of the College of Cardinals’ responsibilities?
The dean presides over meetings of the cardinals and is scheduled to celebrate the funeral Mass for Pope Francis.
Will Cardinal Re participate in the conclave?
No, Cardinal Re, who is 91 years old, will not participate in the conclave due to his age.
What is Cardinal Re’s role in the election of the new Pope?
While Cardinal Re will not be able to vote, he is expected to preside over the pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice, the process of electing a new Roman Pontiff. he will also play a role in the preparations of the conclave.
Summary of Key Figures and Their roles
Here’s a table summarizing the roles of Cardinals Farrell and re:
| Cardinal | role | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Joseph Farrell | camerlengo | Confirming the Pope’s death, overseeing Holy See assets, ensuring confidentiality during the conclave. |
| Giovanni Battista Re | Dean of the College of Cardinals | Presiding over meetings of cardinals, presiding over the pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice*, celebrating the funeral Mass for Pope Francis. |