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US Cardinal Kevin Farrell takes over as acting head of the Vatican after the death of Pope Francis / The Indian Express
Death of Pope Francis: Cardinal Kevin Farrell, a Dublin-born American and former Bishop of Dallas, has taken over as acting head of the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis. As Camerlengo, Farrell is tasked with certifying the Pope's death, sealing his private chambers, and overseeing funeral arrangements and the transition to the next papal office. The 77-year-old cardinal, known for his administrative skills and close ties to Francis, is now directing the Vatican's day-to-day affairs during the papal interregnum, as preparations begin for the conclave to elect a new pope.

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2016, HBO Drama
The beginning of the pontificate of Lenny Belardo, aka Pius XIII, the first American pope in history.

Cast:
Jude Law

Diane Keaton

Silvio Orlando

Javier Cámara

Scott Schäfer

Is "The Young Pope" based on a true story?
Morgan Baila
January 11, 2017
Like Westworld, HBO's latest creative venture, The Young Pope is not based on a true story. Jude Law plays Lenny Belardo, aka Pius XIII, the first American pope in history—and the youngest. He is calculating, spiritual, and devious. And while he isn't based on any particular past pope, his shady behavior could be compared to certain members of the Catholic Church. But that's for another day. Given the show's realistic setting (it was filmed in Rome, and the producers even recreated an exact replica of the Sistine Chapel for the limited series), it makes sense to wonder about the authenticity of Law's character. So, even if there was no real Pius XIII (or any American popes), there were definitely some fascinating young popes, as The Observer points out, who shook the walls of the Vatican. One of the most controversial of these popes was the youngest pope in real life, Theophylactus of Tusculum, and he was even more of a thorn in the side of the Church than the fictional pope could ever be, according to the Catholic Encyclopedia. At the tender age of 12 (or 20, depending on historical records), Tusculum became Pope Benedict IX in 1032. And apparently, he was the absolute worst. The site calls him "a disgrace to the See of Peter" (in reference to the Apostle Peter, who is the biblical root of papal practice). During his time as pope, the young man resigned his papal office twice, eventually pawning his title and selling it to another man during his third term as pope. He also led a "dissolute life" and was a "demon from hell," as historian Ferdinand Gregorovius writes. And suddenly, Jude Law's fictional pope looks quite saintly.