Who is in charge between popes?

Who is in charge between popes?

The largely ceremonial job of camerlengo is currently held by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Irish-born American head of the Vatican’s laity office, who also announced the death on Monday morning.

Who Runs the Vatican Between Popes?

The film Conclave begins with the death of the Pope. It then follows the chain of events from that moment to the election of a new Pope, following a few characters—portrayed by a cast that won the top honor at the Screen Actors Guild Awards—who play key roles. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] In real life, after the death of Pope Francis on April 21, Cardinals Kevin Farrell, a 77-year-old Irish-American, and Giovanni Battista Re, a 91-year-old I…

INTERREGNUM-WHAT-HAPPENS - The Catholic Sun

Precise rules govern what happens in period between popes By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Centuries of experience dealing with the death, or occasional resignation, of a pope has left the Catholic Church with thorough instructions detailing who has responsibility for planning the funeral, preparing for the election of a new pope and taking care of essential business in the meantime. The instructions are found in St. J…

In that time, as the Catholic world prepares to elect a new Pontiff, a key figure comes into play: the Camarlengo