Cardinal Kevin Farrell
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Vatican reveals theme for World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea
The Vatican on Tuesday unveiled the theme of the next international World Youth Day, which will be in Seoul, South... Read more
Archbishop shares key themes of upcoming International Eucharistic Congress in Ecuador
“I hope that it will be a congress that commits and leads to life..." Archbishop Alfredo José Espinoza Mateus, SDB,... Read more
EWTN designated official channel for 2024 International Eucharistic Congress
The 53rd International Eucharistic Congress has chosen EWTN as the official channel for providing live coverage of the Sept. 8–15... Read more
Pope Francis appoints pontifical legate to 2024 International Eucharistic Congress
Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Kevin Farrell as his special envoy for the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress. Read more
Cardinal leads Holy Week prayer vigil for recently martyred Christians
Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, the prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life, presided over the vigil... Read more
Pope adds married couples, Church movement reps to Vatican’s laity and family office
The Vatican announced the pope’s picks to the Dicastery for the Laity, Family, and Life on Nov. 25. Read more
Vatican supports Catholic research to improve families and marriages
Pope Francis has backed a project aimed at enhancing interdisciplinary research at Catholic universities in the sphere of family, marriage,... Read more
Quebec cardinal: ‘We’re not managers, we’re not the boss’ of laypeople
The Catholic cardinal of Quebec said Tuesday that pastors are to be shepherds who help their people grow in a... Read more
Gender theory confusion shows need for papal encyclical, Dutch cardinal says
Extreme forms of gender theory have become so influential that a papal encyclical should address the topic, Dutch Cardinal Willem... Read more
New policy says Vatican investments cannot contradict Catholic teaching
A Vatican policy published Tuesday says that the Holy See’s financial investments cannot contradict Catholic teaching. Read more
Cardinal Farrell to lead Vatican investment oversight committee
The Irish-American cardinal will lead a committee of four finance professionals. Read more
Papal delegate to govern group co-founded by French Catholic mystic
The Foyers de Charité movement was founded by Marthe Robin and Father Georges Finet. Read more
Limited in-person attendance at 2022 World Meeting of Families due to COVID-19
The meeting will be held in Rome on June 22-26, 2022. Read more
Amoris laetitia webinar equips leaders to build up sacramental marriages in the Church
Organized by the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life, the four-day webinar centered on the question: "Where do we stand... Read more
Vatican unveils official prayer of 2022 World Meeting of Families
The 10th World Meeting of Families will take place June 22-26, 2022. Read more
Cardinal Farrell: Blessings are for marriage, but Church’s pastoral life is for all
The Church’s pastoral life is open to all people, but blessings are reserved for couples who are married according to... Read more
Analysis: What does Cardinal Farrell's promotion say about the McCarrick report?
Cardinal Farrell has insisted that he knew nothing about the numerous sex abuse allegations and payouts surrounding his former boss,... Read more
Pope Francis fills committee to monitor internal Vatican financial decisions
Pope Francis on Monday named Cardinal Kevin Farrell president of a committee to monitor internal Vatican financial decisions which fall... Read more
Cardinal Farrell laments ideological divide in Christian response to George Floyd killing
In response to racism, the Catholic Church should be united in Christ, not take ideological sides, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said... Read more
US Vatican cardinal to lead prayers for George Floyd
A U.S. Vatican cardinal will lead prayers for George Floyd in Rome Friday. Read more
