sentences:  On August 17, 2016, Pope Francis appointed Farrell prefect of the newly established Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.On October 9, 2016, Pope Francis announced he would raise Farrell to the rank of cardinal in a consistory on November 19, 2016.He was created a Cardinal-Deacon on that day and assigned to the church of San Giuliano Martire.