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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March 2025

20Mar

Worshippers flock to see body of Brit-born teen ahead of canonisation

20 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14515887/amp/Worshippers-flock-view-preserved-body-Brit-born-teen-dubbed-Gods-influencer-buy-merchandise-depicting-millennial-saint-ahead-canonisation-month.html

Acutis, who died aged 15 from leukaemia in 2006, is to become the Catholic Church's first millennial saint after being credited with miracles since his death.

20Mar

Pope no longer requires mechanical ventilation - Vatican News

20 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-no-longer-requires-mechanical-ventilation-improvement.html

The Holy See Press Office announces that Pope Francis no longer requires mechanical ventilation at night, and has less need of high-flow oxygen ...

19Mar

Today the Bishops’Conference welcomed the Bishops of the Scottish Episcopalian Church to their meeting at Schoenstatt

19 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Today the Bishops’Conference welcomed the Bishops of the Scottish Episcopalian Church to their meeting at Schoenstatt.

19Mar

The Bishops’ Conference prayed for our Holy Father Pope Francis on the anniversary of his inauguration Mass on the Feast of St J...

19 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The Bishops’ Conference prayed for our Holy Father Pope Francis on the anniversary of his inauguration Mass on the Feast of St Joseph at Schoenstatt where it is holding its spring meeting joined by Bishop Paul Mason, Bishop of the Forces. 🙏

19Mar

WEE BOX stories | SCIAF

19 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.sciaf.org.uk/about-us/news/758-wee-box-stories

Learn how SCIAF and our partners are helping change lives in Colombia through our project participants' personal stories.

19Mar

📍GAZA UPDATE

19 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

📍GAZA UPDATE

We are deeply concerned at the breakdown of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and the resumption of Israeli air strikes in Gaza overnight. The airstrikes come after two weeks of a block on all aid entering the territory. Gazans have been cut off from electricity, clean water, food and medical supplies and now the bombing resumes.

An end to violence and killing by all parties via a permanent ceasefire and the upholding of international law is the only means to begin securing a just and lasting peace for all.

19Mar

Pope's clinical condition continues to show slight improvements - Vatican News

19 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-francis-health-update-stable-condition-slight-improvements.html

The Holy See Press Office reports on the Pope's health condition, noting slight improvements in his respiratory and motor functions.

19Mar

Today, we celebrate St

19 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Today, we celebrate St. Joseph, the patron saint of workers, fathers, and the universal Church. A model of humility, kindness, and faith, St. Joseph teaches us the value of hard work and quiet strength.

May his example inspire us to lead with love and serve others with a generous heart.

St. Joseph, pray for us.

18Mar

Pope Francis: War is absurd

18 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-letter-corriere-della-sera-newspaper-appeal-disarmament-dip.html

We publish a letter from Pope Francis to the Italian daily newspaper "Corriere della Sera" editor-in-chief Luciano Fontana, written in response to ...

18Mar

Fr Paul Henderson gave this reflection at last night's national Pro-Life Stations of the Cross

18 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Fr Paul Henderson gave this reflection at last night's national Pro-Life Stations of the Cross.

Join us each Monday in Lent at 7:45pm. Register at bit.ly/stations25