Verbatim
Verbatim is a weekly feature of The Catholic Register consisting of word-for-word excerpts or transcripts on a compelling topic of the moment. Texts are edited only for style consistency and length.
Verbatim: Excerpt from a speech by Pierre Poilievre to the Canada Strong and Free conference
Excerpt from a speech by Canada’s Leader of the Official Opposition, Pierre Poilievre, to the Canada Strong and Free conference in Ottawa on April 11, 2024.
Verbatim: Media release on the Sacred Covenant
Media release from the Tkemlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops First Nation) and Archdiocese of Vancouver on the Sacred Covenant published April 1, 2024.
An excerpt from Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Message on Easter Sunday, 2024.
Verbatim: Letter from Archbishop Francis Leo on the Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary
A letter from Toronto Archbishop Francis Leo on the Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord.
Pope Francis’ message to the plenary session of the Dicastery of Evangelization on March 15, 2024 in Rome.
Verbatim: Statement of Dublin Archbishop Dermot Farrell prior to the votes on Ireland’s constitution
Statement of Dublin Archbishop Dermot Farrell prior to the votes on Ireland’s constitution that rejected proposed changes to marriage and family life.
Timely Lenten advice from the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall website
Verbatim: A meditation on 'The Flavour of God' written by Jason Openo
A meditation on The Flavour of God written by Jason Openo, a permanent diaconate candidate in Medicine Hat, Alta., and posted on the Diocese of Calgary blog.
Pope Francis’ address to a delegation from “La Diaconie de la Beauté” at the beginning of Lent.
Verbatim: Overview of the legal action filed Feb. 2, by Montreal Archbishop Christian Lépine
Overview of the legal action filed Feb. 2, by Montreal Archbishop Christian Lépine to prevent Quebec forcing MAiD into a palliative care centre in former church still owned by the Archdiocese.
Verbatim: Excerpt from Pope Francis’ message for Lent
An excerpt from Pope Francis’ message for Lent “Through the Desert God leads us to Freedom.”