Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who bears the title of camerlengo, is in charge of the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis. Hailing from Dublin, his previous experiences as an altar boy and a mid-level bureaucrat shape his perspective. Although known for his warmth and advocacy for social justice, he faces criticism for conservative stances on issues like same-sex marriage. His role includes overseeing the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope, with his own candidacy considered a longshot, while he emphasizes the need for youth in church leadership.
As camerlengo, the 77-year-old Irish American officially ascertained the pope's death and will organise the conclave that will elect a successor with Farrell himself a longshot possibility.
Farrell has a reputation for personal warmth, a passion for social justice and moderation on doctrinal issues, like Pope Francis.
His decision in 2018 to bar Ireland's former president, Mary McAleese, from speaking at a Vatican conference reportedly because of her advocacy for same-sex marriage and female priests.
The future of the movements depends on their ability to change the heads of these movements so that we prepare younger people all the time to take leadership roles.
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