Sorry folks. Just realized the Father did not author a “Dictionary of Unpardonable Sins”, but just a dictionary. Please disregard my previous post. No disrespect intended.
Of course Pope Francis knows about him.
Father Hardon’s cases is being put forth for the Venerable step on the way to sainthood.
Three steps:
Venerable — initial announcement
Blessed - Beatification
Saint - Canonization