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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> | |||
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"/> | 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> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Birth and early life=== | ===Birth and early life=== | ||
Kevin Joseph Farrell was born on 2 September 1947 in Dublin, [[County Dublin]], [[Ireland]], the second of four sons, to Thomas and Carmel Farrell.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> He attended St Joseph’s [[Parish|parish]] school and Drimnagh Castle Secondary School under the Irish Christian Brothers in Dublin, a major [[City]].<ref name="vaticanpress"/> | Kevin Joseph Farrell was born on 2 September 1947 in Dublin, [[County Dublin]], [[Ireland]], the second of four sons, to Thomas and Carmel Farrell.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> He attended St Joseph’s [[Parish|parish]] school and Drimnagh Castle Secondary School under the Irish Christian Brothers in Dublin, a major [[City]].<ref name="vaticanpress"/> His older brother, [[Bishop]] Brian Farrell, serves as secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity.<ref name="collegecardinals"/> Devotion to [[Saints]], particularly [[Patrick]], shaped his vocation.<ref name="dewiki">{{cite web |title=Kevin Farrell |url=https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Farrell |website=Wikipedia |date=27 March 2011 |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
Raised in a devout Catholic family, Farrell’s early life in Ireland’s religious culture fostered his commitment to pastoral ministry.<ref name="abcnews"/> | Raised in a devout Catholic family, Farrell’s early life in Ireland’s religious culture fostered his commitment to pastoral ministry.<ref name="abcnews"/> His move to the United States in 1984 reflected his adaptability, later gaining U.S. citizenship.<ref name="bbc"/> | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
Farrell entered the [[Legionaries of Christ]] [[Seminary]] in Ireland in 1966, studying at the University of Salamanca in Spain and the [[Pontifical Gregorian University]] in Rome, earning a Master of Philosophy and a Licentiate in Theology.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> | Farrell entered the [[Legionaries of Christ]] [[Seminary]] in Ireland in 1966, studying at the University of Salamanca in Spain and the [[Pontifical Gregorian University]] in Rome, earning a Master of Philosophy and a Licentiate in Theology.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> He also attended the [[Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas]], receiving a Master of Theology in dogmatic theology (1976) and a Licentiate of Sacred Theology in pastoral theology (1977).<ref name="enwiki"/> He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame (1980s) and received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Notre Dame in 2017.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> He was ordained a [[priest]] for the [[Legionaries of Christ]] on 24 December 1978 by Cardinal Eduardo Pironio in the [[Roman Rite]].<ref name="cathierarchy"/> | ||
His academic roles included teaching bioethics and social ethics at the University of Monterrey, equipping him for Church leadership.<ref name="abcnews"/> | His academic roles included teaching bioethics and social ethics at the University of Monterrey, equipping him for Church leadership.<ref name="abcnews"/> Farrell speaks English, Irish, Spanish, and Italian.<ref name="dewiki"/> | ||
===Priesthood=== | ===Priesthood=== | ||
Ordained for the [[Legionaries of Christ]] in 1978, Farrell served as a chaplain at the University of Monterrey in Mexico (1978–1983), conducting seminars in bioethics.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> | Ordained for the [[Legionaries of Christ]] in 1978, Farrell served as a chaplain at the University of Monterrey in Mexico (1978–1983), conducting seminars in bioethics.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> Leaving the [[Religious order]] in 1983, he was incardinated into the [[Diocese|Archdiocese of Washington]] in 1984, serving as associate pastor at [[Parish|St. Peter’s]] in Olney, Maryland (1984), [[Parish|St. Bartholomew]] in Bethesda (1984–1985), and [[Parish|St. Thomas the Apostle]] in Washington, D.C. (1984–1985).<ref name="cathierarchy"/> He was director of the Spanish Catholic Center (1985–1988), acting director of Catholic Charities (1988), secretary for financial affairs (1989–2001), and pastor of [[Parish|Annunciation]] (2000–2002).<ref name="abcnews"/> Raised to monsignor in 1995, he became vicar general in 2001.<ref name="enwiki"/> | ||
His priesthood focused on pastoral care, administration, and Hispanic ministry, preparing him for episcopal roles.<ref name="collegecardinals"/> | His priesthood focused on pastoral care, administration, and Hispanic ministry, preparing him for episcopal roles.<ref name="collegecardinals"/> His financial expertise aided his later Vatican roles.<ref name="dewiki"/> | ||
===Bishop=== | ===Bishop=== | ||
Appointed titular [[Bishop]] of Rusuccuru and auxiliary [[Bishop]] of the [[Diocese|Archdiocese of Washington]] on 28 December 2001 by [[Pope John Paul II]], Farrell was consecrated on 11 February 2002 by Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> Named [[Bishop]] of the [[Diocese|Diocese of Dallas]] on 6 March 2007 by [[Pope Benedict XVI]], he was installed on 1 May 2007.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> | Appointed titular [[Bishop]] of Rusuccuru and auxiliary [[Bishop]] of the [[Diocese|Archdiocese of Washington]] on 28 December 2001 by [[Pope John Paul II]], Farrell was consecrated on 11 February 2002 by Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> Named [[Bishop]] of the [[Diocese|Diocese of Dallas]] on 6 March 2007 by [[Pope Benedict XVI]], he was installed on 1 May 2007.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> Appointed prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life on 17 August 2016 by [[Pope Francis]], he was elevated to [[cardinal]]-deacon of [[San Giuliano Martire]] on 19 November 2016.<ref name="enwiki"/> Named Camerlengo on 14 February 2019, president of the Commission for Confidential Matters (2020), Committee for Investments (2022), and Supreme Court of Vatican City (2024), he became regent of Vatican City after [[Pope Francis]]’ death on 21 April 2025.<ref name="bbc"/> | ||
His moderate theology balances pastoral inclusivity with Church teaching, though his 2018 WMOF role and McCarrick ties drew criticism.<ref name="collegecardinals"/> | His moderate theology balances pastoral inclusivity with Church teaching, though his 2018 WMOF role and McCarrick ties drew criticism.<ref name="collegecardinals"/> An X post alleging financial misconduct is unverified.<ref name="infovaticana">{{cite web |title=Cardinal Farrell Faces Questions on Financial Transparency |url=https://infovaticana.com/2025/03/15/cardinal-farrell-faces-questions-on-financial-transparency/ |website=Infovaticana |date=15 March 2025 |access-date=2 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
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==Significant events== | ==Significant events== | ||
* Joined the [[Legionaries of Christ]], a [[Religious order]], in 1966.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> | * Joined the [[Legionaries of Christ]], a [[Religious order]], in 1966.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> | ||
* Ordained [[priest]] on 24 December 1978 by Cardinal Eduardo Pironio.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> | * Ordained [[priest]] on 24 December 1978 by Cardinal Eduardo Pironio.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> | ||
* Incardinated into the [[Diocese|Archdiocese of Washington]] in 1984.<ref name="abcnews"/> | * Incardinated into the [[Diocese|Archdiocese of Washington]] in 1984.<ref name="abcnews"/> | ||
* Appointed auxiliary [[Bishop]] of the [[Diocese|Archdiocese of Washington]] and titular [[Bishop]] of Rusuccuru on 28 December 2001 by [[Pope John Paul II]].<ref name="cathierarchy"/> | * Appointed auxiliary [[Bishop]] of the [[Diocese|Archdiocese of Washington]] and titular [[Bishop]] of Rusuccuru on 28 December 2001 by [[Pope John Paul II]].<ref name="cathierarchy"/> | ||
* Appointed [[Bishop]] of the [[Diocese|Diocese of Dallas]] on 6 March 2007 by [[Pope Benedict XVI]].<ref name="vaticanpress"/> | * Appointed [[Bishop]] of the [[Diocese|Diocese of Dallas]] on 6 March 2007 by [[Pope Benedict XVI]].<ref name="vaticanpress"/> | ||
* Appointed prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life on 17 August 2016 by [[Pope Francis]].<ref name="enwiki"/> | * Appointed prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life on 17 August 2016 by [[Pope Francis]].<ref name="enwiki"/> | ||
* Elevated to [[cardinal]]-deacon of [[San Giuliano Martire]] on 19 November 2016.<ref name="enwiki"/> | * Elevated to [[cardinal]]-deacon of [[San Giuliano Martire]] on 19 November 2016.<ref name="enwiki"/> | ||
* Led the 2018 World Meeting of Families in Dublin, facing criticism from Mary McAleese.<ref name="enwiki"/> | * Led the 2018 World Meeting of Families in Dublin, facing criticism from Mary McAleese.<ref name="enwiki"/> | ||
* Appointed Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church on 14 February 2019.<ref name="bbc"/> | * Appointed Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church on 14 February 2019.<ref name="bbc"/> | ||
* Repaid $29,000 to the Diocese of West Virginia in June 2019, donated by Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, for apartment renovations.<ref name="dewiki"/> | * Repaid $29,000 to the Diocese of West Virginia in June 2019, donated by Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, for apartment renovations.<ref name="dewiki"/> | ||
* Appointed president of the Commission for Confidential Matters on 29 September 2020.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> | * Appointed president of the Commission for Confidential Matters on 29 September 2020.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> | ||
* Appointed president of the Committee for Investments on 7 June 2022.<ref name="dewiki"/> | * Appointed president of the Committee for Investments on 7 June 2022.<ref name="dewiki"/> | ||
* Appointed president of the Supreme Court of Vatican City on 1 January 2024.<ref name="abcnews"/> | * Appointed president of the Supreme Court of Vatican City on 1 January 2024.<ref name="abcnews"/> | ||
* Announced the death of [[Pope Francis]] and assumed regency of Vatican City on 21 April 2025.<ref name="bbc"/> | * Announced the death of [[Pope Francis]] and assumed regency of Vatican City on 21 April 2025.<ref name="bbc"/> | ||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
===Written about the bishop=== | ===Written about the bishop=== | ||
* {{cite web |last=Henning |first=Christophe |title=Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell |url=https://cardinaux.la-croix.com/cardinal/kevin-joseph-farrell |website=La Croix |date=17 October 2024 |access-date=2 May 2025}} | * {{cite web |last=Henning |first=Christophe |title=Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell |url=https://cardinaux.la-croix.com/cardinal/kevin-joseph-farrell |website=La Croix |date=17 October 2024 |access-date=2 May 2025}} | ||
* {{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}} | * {{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}} | ||
* {{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}} | * {{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}} | ||
===Written by the bishop=== | ===Written by the bishop=== | ||
* No books solely authored by Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell have been identified in available sources, though he has written articles on family pastoral care and laity engagement.<ref name="collegecardinals"/> | * No books solely authored by Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell have been identified in available sources, though he has written articles on family pastoral care and laity engagement.<ref name="collegecardinals"/> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||