Pope Benedict XVI: St. Peter S Basilica

Pope Benedict Dept: Collins knelt before Pope Benedict XVI as the archbishop of Toronto and arose as a cardinal in bright red robes. Twenty-one other men were also elevated Saturday to the exclusive club that will choose the next pope when Benedict dies, according to The Star. Reminders of the inevitable task ahead included the appearance of a frail-looking Pope Benedict, who turns 85 in April, riding a mobile platform down the centre aisle of St. Peter s Basilica. He s been using the platform since October to conserve his strength and rOME Cardinal Thomas Collins has used his first speech as a prince of the Roman Catholic Church to urge a jaded society back to God and Sunday mass. I am just overwhelmed by the experience, Collins said after a ceremony that mixed solemn ritual with friendly hugs and pats on the back for the newly minted cardinals. I m just filled with wonder and a great sense of gratitude. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.