‘A simple priest of the Church’: Papal preacher prepares to be made a cardinal Vatican City, Nov 19, 2020 / 11:00 am (CNA).- For more than 60 years, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa has preached the Word of God as a priest -- and he plans to continue doing so, even as he prepares to receive the cardinal’s red hat next week. Read more about ‘A simple priest of the Church’: Papal preacher prepares to be made a cardinal