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The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

The Roman Catholic Bishops in Scotland work together to undertake nationwide initiatives through their Commissions and Agencies.

The members of the Bishops' Conference are the Bishops of the eight Scottish Dioceses. Where appropriate the Bishops Emeriti (retired) provide a much welcomed contribution to the work of the conference. The Bishops' Conference of Scotland is a permanently constituted assembly which meets regularly throughout the year to address relevant business matters.

Members of The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

25th May 2026



25 May 2026

First Encyclical of Pope Leo XIV: Magnifica Humanitas

The Bishops of Scotland warmly welcome Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity), the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, as a timely and insightful contribution to one of the defining questions of our age. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes human life, this important document calls us to place the dignity of the human person at the heart of every technological advance.

We encourage the faithful, our schools and parish communities to read, study and pray with this landmark text.

To support this, the Office of Communications and Evangelisation will soon publish a parish study guide and other resources for small groups and parish use, helping communities to reflect more deeply on the opportunities and challenges of new technologies and their impact on human life.

Bishop John Keenan
President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland


Full text of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas:
https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

News from the Commissions and Agencies

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April 2025
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2025-04/haiti-street-gangs-violence-nuns-killed-insecurity.html


Two nuns are among the five people killed in an attack by a coalition of street gangs on Mirebalais in response to the attempt by the Transitional ...
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2025-04/lord-s-day-reflection-learning-to-live-with-compassion.html


As the Church celebrates the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Father Edmund Power offers his thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on learning to ...
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2025-04/jubilee-of-the-sick-marks-the-7th-in-the-list-of-holy-year-event.html


Patients, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, healthcare personnel, and technicians from 90 countries will participate in the events held ...
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-04/pope-at-mass-in-suffering-god-brings-us-new-life-jubilee-sick.html


In his homily for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers, Pope Francis says that "The sickbed can become a holy place, where charity burns ...
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From the Marriage Family Life Office of BCOS

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SCIAF has launched an urgent appeal to support communities devastated by the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday last week.

Working through trusted local organisations on the ground, SCIAF’s network partners are providing life-saving assistance, including water, food, shelter and other essential items to those most in need. SCIAF supported long-term development projects in Myanmar until 2017.

Thanks to our trusted local partners through the Caritas Internationalis network, we are able to respond swiftly and effectively, providing essential supplies and services to those who have lost everything.

🙏Please remember the people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar and surrounding areas in your prayers and make a donation today, if you can: https://pulse.ly/qvyeeepqso
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