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.
Excerpt from the CCCB Synthesis of Diocesan Reflections
An excerpt from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Synthesis of Diocesan Reflections in preparation for the second session on synodality to be held in Rome Oct. 2-27.
An invitation from Archbishop Leo to pray the Novena for Saint Michael
An invitation from Toronto Archbishop Francis Leo to pray the Novena for Saint Michael the Archangel, patron saint of the Archdiocese.
Remarks by Pope Francis at Indonesia’s Istiqlal Mosque
Remarks by Pope Francis at Indonesia’s Istiqlal Mosque during the Holy Father’s visit to that country as well as New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore Sept. 2-13, 2024.
An open letter to from Richard Dur to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith about Jordan Peterson
An open letter from Richard Dur, executive director of Prolife Alberta, to Alberta Premier Danielle Smithabout Jordan Peterson, free speech and abortion clinic bubble zones.
Excerpt from Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of Creation
Excerpt from Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of Creation to be celebrated Sept. 1, 2024.
Verbatim: An excerpt from a letter of Pope Francis on the fourth centenary of the birth of Blaise Pascal
An excerpt from The Apostolic Letter of Pope Francis on the fourth centenary of the birth of Blaise Pascal delivered in Rome on June 19, 2024.
The Commitments to Action in the Sacred Covenant signed by the Archdiocese of Vancouver, the Diocese of Kamloops and the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc.
An excerpt from Archbishop Francis Leo’s letter on Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus during June.
A message from Pope Francis on the inaugural World Children’s Day in Rome, May 25 2024.
The message “Putting life into play” from Pope Francis to the International Conference on Sport and Spirituality held in Rome May 16-18.
Verbatim: Pope Francis’ address to members of the Global Researchers Advancing Catholic Education Project
Pope Francis’ address to members of the Global Researchers Advancing Catholic Education Project meeting in Rome on April 22, 2024