Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell named as 'Camerlengo' by Pope Francis

Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell has been named by Pope Francis as the new 'Camerlengo', a high-ranking member of the clergy who runs the Vatican between the death or resignation of a pontiff and the election of a new one.

Fri, 15 Feb, 2019 - 11:15

Digital Desk staff

The 71-year-old was born in Drimnagh and became a cardinal in November 2016.

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