Cardinal Kevin Farrell announcing the death of Pope Francis. Photo: Reuters
When Pope Francis’ body is placed in a coffin, the person overseeing this delicate ritual will be Irishman, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, “Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church”.
Before committing the deceased pontiff’s body to the coffin, Cardinal Farrell will preside over “the rite of ascertainment of death”.
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