Pope Francis greets Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell during the 37th World Youth Day at Parque Tejo, Aug. 6, 2023, in Lisbon, Portugal. Vatican Pool/Getty Images.

The acting head of the Vatican who will orchestrate Pope Francis’s successor - Cardinal Kevin Farrell will orchestrate the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor. advertisement.

Kevin Farrell is the camerlengo, or acting head of the Vatican, until a new pope is elected. Here's what to know about Farrell, who was born in Ireland and spent much of his career in the U.S.