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Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
When the world learned of Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, a cardinal with longstanding ties to the US was the one to ...
Meet the US cardinal now running the Vatican
Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new ...
Vatican's Easter Mass opens without Pope Francis as he continues recovering from pneumonia
The Vatican is celebrating Easter without Pope Francis presiding. VATICAN CITY — The Vatican celebrated Easter on Sunday ...
Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice
Pope Francis was dead. Not even 24 hours had passed since he had made a surprise appearance on the balcony overlooking St ...
Pope Francis asks for 'simple' burial in his will shared by Vatican. Read full testament
In his will, Pope Francis asked for a simple burial, with his tomb only bearing the inscription, "Franciscus." ...
Pope Francis leaves a mixed legacy in wartime Ukraine, overshadowed by historic Vatican-Moscow ties
Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at 88, leaves behind a legacy as vast and varied as his global influence. For many ...
What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, leader of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, will serve as head ...