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Following Pope Francis's death on Easter Monday, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican's camerlengo, announced the news and assumed leadership during the 'sede vacante.' Farrell will oversee the Church's daily operations, prepare for the funeral, and facilitate the election of a new pope. As camerlengo, he now plays a vital administrative role during this period of transition for the Catholic Church.
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Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research recommends buying Camlin Fine Sciences and Equinox India Developments for favorable stock positions. The Nifty is expected to sustain a positive bias above the 23,200-23,400 support area, with a gradual move towards 24,000-24,200 levels.