Following the demise of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican’s camerlengo, has officially declared the news and taken charge during the ‘sede vacante.’ Cardinal Farrell is now responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Church, organizing the funeral arrangements, and overseeing the process of electing a new pope. In his role as camerlengo, he holds a crucial administrative position during this transitional phase for the Catholic Church. The passing of Pope Francis has left the Catholic community in mourning as they prepare to bid farewell to their beloved spiritual leader. The upcoming days will be marked by solemn ceremonies and prayers as the Church mourns the loss of Pope Francis and looks towards the future with hope and faith. Cardinal Farrell’s leadership during this period will be instrumental in guiding the Church through this time of transition and uncertainty. The process of selecting a new pope will soon commence, bringing together cardinals from around the world to participate in the centuries-old tradition of papal election. As the Catholic faithful in India and across the globe grieve the loss of Pope Francis, they also turn their attention to the future and the selection of a new pontiff who will lead the Church forward in the coming years.