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: 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.”
The CCCB’s pastoral letter from its Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace, released this week, calls on Canadian Catholics to serve Christian values by following seven commitments online.
Verbatim: Sr. Nancy Brown on combating human trafficking
Sr. Nancy Brown, of the Archdiocese of Vancouver’s Anti-Human Trafficking Committee, says the Feb. 8 Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita should focus attention to combat the scourge.
Verbatim: Pope Francis' message for the World Day of the Sick
Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of the Sick to be marked on Feb. 11, 2024.
Verbatim: Introduction to Archbishop Leo's Pastoral Letter
Below is the introduction of Archbishop Francis Leo’s Pastoral Letter to the Archdiocese of Toronto. The complete pastoral letter is available archtoronto.org.
Verbatim: Statement on the persecution of Christians from the CCCB
A statement on the persecution of Christians from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace.
Verbatim: The Gospel according to Luke
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. And everyone went to their own town to register.
Verbatim: The Canadian Human Rights Commission insists it has never called Christmas racist
The Canadian Human Rights Commission insists it has never called Christmas racist.
Verbatim: Pope Francis’ message to participants in the 13th festival of the Social Doctrine of the Church
Pope Francis’ message to participants in the 13th festival of the Social Doctrine of the Church.
Verbatim: Remarks by Hugh MacKinnon at the 44th annual Cardinal's Dinner
Opening remarks by Hugh MacKinnon, CEO of Bennett Jones, as chair of the 44th annual Cardinal’s Dinner in Toronto on Nov. 14.