Letter from the Moderator of the Church of Scotland
21 April 2025
Bishop John Keenan
President
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Scotland
Dear + John,
On behalf of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, may I express my condolences to you
following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis this morning. His life of service as a disciple of Jesus
Christ has resonated with all Christians, and his call to care for the integrity of Creation and to stand
in solidarity with the poor and the marginalized is one that has spoken to us all.
Please be assured of the prayers of the Church of Scotland for the people of God in each of the
dioceses of the Catholic Church in Scotland. We stand with you in sorrow and share together in the
hope of the resurrection.
Yours sincerely,
Rt Rev Dr Shaw J Paterson
Moderator of the General Assembly
Church of Scotland