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'''Kevin Joseph Farrell''', born on {{Birth date and age|1947|9|2|df=y}}, is an [[Ireland|Irish]]-born American [[prelate]] of the [[Catholic Church]], serving as prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life since 2016, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church since 2019, and president of the Supreme Court of Vatican City since 2024.<ref name="cathierarchy">{{cite web |last=Cheney |first=David M. |title=Kevin Joseph Cardinal Farrell |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bfarrellk.html |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> Born in Dublin, [[County Dublin]], [[Ireland]], he joined the [[Legionaries of Christ]], a [[Religious order]], in 1966, was ordained a [[priest]] in 1978, and served as auxiliary [[Bishop]] of the [[Diocese|Archdiocese of Washington]] (2002–2007) and [[Bishop]] of the [[Diocese|Diocese of Dallas]] (2007–2016).<ref name="vaticanpress">{{cite web |title=Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinals_biographies/cardinal_farrell.html |website=Vatican Press Office |date=19 November 2016 |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> Following the death of [[Pope Francis]] on 21 April 2025, Farrell, as Camerlengo, serves as regent of Vatican City until a new pope is elected.<ref name="abcnews">{{cite web |title=What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican’s interim manager |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/cardinal-kevin-farrell-vaticans-interim-manager-pope-elected/story?id=109468592 |website=ABC News |date=21 April 2025 |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> Known for his moderate theology, he promotes pastoral care for families and laity, though his proximity to Theodore McCarrick and a 2018 controversy over the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) have drawn scrutiny.<ref name="collegecardinals">{{cite web |title=Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell |url=https://collegeofcardinalsreport.com/cardinals/kevin-joseph-farrell |website=College of Cardinals Report |date=6 December 2024 |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref>
'''Kevin Joseph Farrell''', born on {{Birth date and age|1947|9|2|df=y}}, is an [[Ireland|Irish]]-born American [[prelate]] of the [[Catholic Church]], serving as prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life since 2016, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church since 2019, and president of the Supreme Court of Vatican City since 2024.<ref name="cathierarchy">{{cite web |last=Cheney |first=David M. |title=Kevin Joseph Cardinal Farrell |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bfarrellk.html |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> Born in Dublin, [[County Dublin]], [[Ireland]], he joined the [[Legionaries of Christ]], a [[Religious order]], in 1966, was ordained a [[priest]] in 1978, and served as auxiliary [[Bishop]] of the [[Diocese|Archdiocese of Washington]] (2002–2007) and [[Bishop]] of the [[Diocese|Diocese of Dallas]] (2007–2016).<ref name="vaticanpress">{{cite web |title=Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinals_biographies/cardinal_farrell.html |website=Vatican Press Office |date=19 November 2016 |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> Following the death of [[Pope Francis]] on 21 April 2025, Farrell, as Camerlengo, serves as regent of Vatican City until a new pope is elected.<ref name="abcnews">{{cite web |title=What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican’s interim manager |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/cardinal-kevin-farrell-vaticans-interim-manager-pope-elected/story?id=109468592 |website=ABC News |date=21 April 2025 |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> Known for his moderate theology, he promotes pastoral care for families and laity, though his proximity to Theodore McCarrick and a 2018 controversy over the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) have drawn scrutiny.<ref name="collegecardinals">{{cite web |title=Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell |url=https://collegeofcardinalsreport.com/cardinals/kevin-joseph-farrell |website=College of Cardinals Report |date=6 December 2024 |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref>


Elevated to [[cardinal]]-deacon of [[San Giuliano Martire]] in 2016, Farrell has held key Vatican roles, including president of the Commission for Confidential Matters (2020) and the Committee for Investments (2022).<ref name="vaticanpress"/> His leadership of the 2018 WMOF in Dublin faced criticism from former Irish President Mary McAleese, who called it a “right-wing rally,” a claim Farrell rejected, emphasizing inclusivity.<ref name="enwiki">{{cite web |title=Kevin Farrell |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Farrell |website=Wikipedia |date=27 April 2025 |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> Ineligible for the 2025 [[papal conclave]] due to his age (77), Farrell’s interim role as Camerlengo involves managing Vatican operations and conclave preparations, as noted in X posts.<ref name="lanacion">{{cite web |last=Piqué |first=Elisabetta |title=Quiénes son los cardenales que participarán del cónclave |url=https://www.lanacion.com.ar/el-mundo/quienes-son-los-cardenales-que-participaran-del-conclave-nid25042025/ |website=La Nación |date=25 April 2025 |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> He continues to shape Vatican policy, focusing on laity and family life.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web |title=Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican? |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ejy4k8d7no |website=BBC |date=21 April 2025 |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref>
Elevated to [[cardinal]]-deacon of [[San Giuliano Martire]] in 2016, Farrell has held key Vatican roles, including president of the Commission for Confidential Matters (2020) and the Committee for Investments (2022).<ref name="vaticanpress"/> His leadership of the 2018 WMOF in Dublin faced criticism from former Irish President Mary McAleese, who called it a “right-wing rally,” a claim Farrell rejected, emphasizing inclusivity.<ref name="enwiki">{{cite web |title=Kevin Farrell |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Farrell |website=Wikipedia |date=27 April 2025 |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> Eligible for the 2025 [[papal conclave]] at age 77, Farrell’s role as Camerlengo involves managing Vatican operations and conclave preparations, as noted in X posts, though papabile speculation is absent.<ref name="lanacion">{{cite web |last=Piqué |first=Elisabetta |title=Quiénes son los cardenales que participarán del cónclave |url=https://www.lanacion.com.ar/el-mundo/quienes-son-los-cardenales-que-participaran-del-conclave-nid25042025/ |website=La Nación |date=25 April 2025 |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> He continues to shape Vatican policy, focusing on laity and family life.<ref name="bbc">{{cite web |title=Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican? |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ejy4k8d7no |website=BBC |date=21 April 2025 |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref>


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