Who is Cardinal Camerling? He takes over after the death of the Pope
Cardinal Camerling plays a key role in time between the death of one pope and the choice of another. Manages Vatican funds, watches over the organization of the conclave and organizes the funeral of the Pope. During the lifetime of the head of the Church, Cardinal Camerling also has high rights and administers the property of the Holy See. The function of Camerling Franciszek is the former bishop of Dallas, Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, who is 78 years old and was born Dublin in Ireland. Now, after Franciszek’s death, the eyes of the whole world will be turned to him.
Pope Francis is dead. Who is Cardinal Camerling?
Camerling – who is that? The term « camerling » comes from managing the apostolic camera. This is one of the oldest dicasteries (administrative offices) in the Roman Curia. It was established in the 11th century, when it became clear that a special institution was needed to manage the material goods of the Holy See. Currently, its function is quite similar – the apostolic camera administers the Vatican’s goods and temporal rights.
What is characteristic is that as one of the few highest dignitaries of the Church, he does not lose his rights, but retains them until the election of a new pope. He also announces the death of the Pope to the world. When doctors find death and the Pope does not react three times to his name, he announces his death, first informing the College of Cardinals. It is the obligation to destroy papal signet and a metal matrix for sealing the Holy Father letters.
What does Cardinal Camerling do after the Pope’s death?
Interia also describes more practical tasks that Camerling must perform after the Pope’s death. He sees the apartment, which was occupied by the bishop of Rome. He also takes into account the Vatican Apostolic Palace (official residence of the Pope), the Palace in Lateran Palace in Castel Gandolfo near Rome. Later, for the time of the conclave, he cares for the House of Saint Marta, where the cardinals participating in votes aimed at choosing a new pope.
The most important task, however, is to prepare the Pope’s funeral in accordance with the guidelines left by him during his lifetime.
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Cardinal Camerling has an important role after the death of the Pope.
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The role of Cardinal Camerling is very important.
