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.
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.
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.