Editor’s note: An earlier version of this report referred to Kevin Farrell as the leader of the Catholic Church after Pope Francis’ death. It has been updated to describe him as the "Vatican's ...

Cardinal Kevin Farrell ... the Vatican until a new pope is elected, according to Church officials. Born in Ireland, the 77-year-old Farrell has long ties in the United States, having served ...

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis’ death on Monday morning, will serve as head of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected, according to the ...

He became leader of the Catholic Church in 2013 after Pope Benedict ... Pope Francis (R) greets cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell during the Mass for the 37th World Youth Day at Parque Tejo on August ...

Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell assumed the role of acting head of the Catholic Church on April 21 following the announcement of the death of Pope Francis. The former bishop of Dallas announced the ...