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

14Mar

Pope has restful night at Rome's Gemelli hospital - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-francis-am-health-update-gemelli-hospital.html

Pope Francis had a quiet night as the Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia enter their last day, according to the Holy See Press Office.

14Mar

Pope Francis celebrated the 12th anniversary of his pontificate with the medical staff of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, who brought a...

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

Pope Francis celebrated the 12th anniversary of his pontificate with the medical staff of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, who brought a cake with candles to his room.

According to the Holy See Press Office, the Pope also followed the Spiritual Exercises for the Roman Curia via video link with the Paul VI Hall, and resumed respiratory therapy.

He continues to alternate between non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night and high-flow oxygenation with nasal cannulas during the day.

His clinical situation remains stable within a complex condition. A new medical bulletin is expected on Friday evening.

14Mar

Highlights of 12th year of Pope Francis' pontificate

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

13Mar

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

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13Mar

Pope has a restful night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-has-a-restful-night-at-rome-s-gemelli-hospital.html

Pope Francis had a restful night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital where he is recovering from pneumonia, the Holy See Press Office said on Thursday. The ...

13Mar

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

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12Mar

The voice of Pope Francis and the magisterium of fragility - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/a-weak-voice-and-the-magisterium-of-fragility.html

On the twelfth anniversary of his election to the papacy, Pope Francis continues to recover in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.

12Mar

Pope Francis in stable condition, X-ray confirms improvements over recent days - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-stable-condition-x-ray-confirms-improvements-recent-days.html

Pope Francis at Rome's Gemelli Hospital continues to receive high-flow oxygen therapy during the day and non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night. ...

12Mar

Syria: Christians among hundreds massacred | ICN

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

https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/51900

Hundreds of civilians, including Christians, were "indiscriminately" massacred last Friday, 7 March, in north-west Syria, aggravating the existing fear and uncertainty in the country, according to local sources.A contact in Latakia - who requested anonymity for security reasons ...

12Mar

Pope Francis rests well overnight amid improvement - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-francis-rests-well-overnight-amid-continuous-improvement.html

Pope Francis had a restful night, the Holy See Press Office said on Wednesday, two days after the Pope's doctors said his prognosis was no longer ...