Only new Cardinal Francis Leo knows what he experienced when hearing the news announced Oct. 6 at the conclusion of Pope Francis’ Sunday Angelus that he would be elevated to the College of Cardinals, but if it was anything like his predecessor’s experience in 2012, it is something he won’t forget anytime soon.

“I was in Washington, D.C., working with the International Commission on English in the Liturgy when in my hotel room I saw a little red light flashing on the phone that turned out to be a message from the nuncio telling me that Pope Benedict would name me a cardinal the next morning,” said Cardinal Thomas Collins of that day in early 2012. “Sure enough, Pope Benedict read off the list of the new cardinals and I was one of them —  it was quite a remarkable experience.”

With two prominent Catholic organizations recently signing on as official partners, a new film taking an in-depth look at the soon-to-be first millennial saint is starting to catch the eye of fans of Catholic media and beyond. 

As Advent draws near, the National Catholic Broadcasting Council through its Daily TV Mass program is preparing its online Advent Retreat, offering daily reflections throughout the season of preparation to the faithful. 

Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) is on the verge of securing the financial future of Justice House, a property neighbouring Parliament Hill that functions as its home for faith-inspired justice. 

At two words, John 11:35 is the shortest verse in the Holy Bible — and yet its significance cannot be overstated. Jesus, the son of God in human flesh, sheds tears through His grief at the death of Lazarus showing His humanity as He sympathizes with our pain and suffering.

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