Following the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican’s camerlengo, has been appointed to lead the Church during the ‘sede vacante.’ Cardinal Farrell will be responsible for managing the Church’s day-to-day activities, organizing the funeral arrangements for Pope Francis, and coordinating the process for the election of a new pope. In his role as camerlengo, Cardinal Farrell plays a crucial administrative role during this transitional phase for the Catholic Church. This announcement comes as the Church mourns the loss of Pope Francis and prepares for the next steps in selecting a new spiritual leader.