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Rory Sullivan

Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal running the Vatican until the next pope is chosen?

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, an Irish-American archbishop is now the acting head of the Vatican.

Kevin Farrell, 77, who announced the death of the Catholic leader, will serve as camerlengo — or "chamberlain" — until the next pope is elected.

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