Cardinal Farrell, Dallas' former bishop, oversees Vatican affairs as Camerlengo following Pope Francis' health crisis.

If the pope were to pass away, an Irish Cardinal, Kevin Farrell, will play a crucial role in sharing the news with the world ...

Cardinal Farrell, Dallas' former bishop, oversees Vatican affairs as Camerlengo following Pope Francis' health crisis.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell spend a decade as bishop of the Dallas Diocese. If something were to happen to the pope, Farrell's ...

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who served as Bishop of the Dallas Catholic Diocese from 2007 to 2016, would hold an important role in selecting a new pope, if needed.

DALLAS — For many in Dallas, Cardinal Kevin Farrell is a familiar face. He led the Diocese of Dallas before moving on to Rome, where his role grew rapidly. In 2016, he was elevated to Cardinal ...

The 88-year-old Pope Francis has been hospitalized since Feb. 14, first battling a bout of bronchitis that led to pneumonia in both of his lungs.

Despite his hospital stay, Pope Francis remains in charge of the Catholic Church. But what if his health continues to decline ...

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...

After a pope's death, the College of Cardinals have 20 days to elect a new pontiff, though they typically will do so within ...