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: Remarks by Shimon Fogel to the Senate standing committee on human rights
An edited transcript of Dec. 2 remarks by Shimon Fogel, chief executive officer of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, to the Senate standing committee on human rights.
Verbatim: Excerpt from Pope Francis’ address to the JPII Institute for Marriage and the Family
An excerpt from Pope Francis’ address to the academic community of the John Paul II pontifical theological institute for marriage and the family science.
Verbatim: Excerpt from an interview with John Longhurst on his recent book from CMU Press
Excerpt from an interview with veteran Winnipeg Free Press faith columnist John Longhurst on his recent book from CMU Press.
An excerpt from Pope Francis’ message to young people for the XXXIX World Youth Day to be celebrated on November 24, 2024.
Verbatim: Two excerpts from the Grey Nuns Codex Historicus of life at St. Paul Mission
Two excerpts from the Grey Nuns Codex Historicus of life at St. Paul Mission
Pope Francis’ homily at the Mass for deceased cardinals and bishops
Pope Francis’ homily at the Mass for deceased cardinals and bishops.
Text of an “urgent appeal” from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and three Catholic aid groups for the support of the people of Lebanon.
Two letters from Pope Francis to cardinals
Two letters from Pope Francis: one welcoming 21 new cardinals, including Toronto Archbishop Francis Leo; one to the College of Cardinals concerning financial reform.
Archbishop Miller's letter to MPs urging restrictions on youth access to sexually explicit material online
Vancouver Archbishop J. Michael Miller’s letter to MPs in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, urging them to support legislation restricting young people’s access to sexually explicit online material. It follows an earlier letter written by Toronto Archbishop Francis Leo.
Report by Bishop McGrattan at the CCCB annual plenary
A report by Calgary’s Bishop William McGrattan, president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, at the annual plenary meeting in Quebec City.
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.