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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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March 2025
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2025-03/sunday-gospel-reflection-1-march-2025-kraska.html


As the Church celebrates the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, focusing on humility ...
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🇺🇦🙏Pray with us for Ukraine and for the world.

The beginning of this week marked the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Yesterday the international community watched in disbelief as the president of one country sought to intimidate and subjugate the president of another in front of the world's media.

At a time when true peace in the world seems beyond reach and much of the news is dominated by global powers seeking to outmanoeuvre one another in their quest to dominate, the voices of those committed to love, justice and peace must raise all the louder.

🙏 Heavenly Father, we pray for the people of Ukraine, that they may know peace, freedom and justice and an end to war in their land.

🙏God of compassion and love, we bring before you all Ukrainian and Russian families who have lost their loved ones during this war. Be close to them and bring them comfort in their anger and grief.

🙏 God of justice and peace, we implore you to move the hearts of world leaders that they may not be motivated by pride and ego but instead strive to lead with integrity, putting the common good of all before the pursuit of power and domination.

🙏Jesus, Light of the World, we pray that all global conflicts may be overcome not by warfare which brings death, sorrow, and destruction but by diplomacy, dialogue and resolution. Above all we ask you to illuminate the hearts of those who seek conflict with compassion and wisdom, that they may replace anger and violence with reconciliation and peace.
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-francis-continues-to-rest-following-a-peaceful-night.html


The Holy See Press Office reports on Sunday morning that Pope Francis had a peaceful night and continues to rest.
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Today the annual Cardinal Winning Lecture, preceded by Mass, took place in Glasgow University. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the University’s St Andrew Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education. The day explored the role of Catholic education, its successes and challenges, dialoguing with wider society and what we can offer and receive. I am grateful to all who work in Catholic education, within our diocese and beyond.
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-in-stable-condition-no-new-respiratory-attacks.html


Pope Francis is in stable condition, and has been alternating between non-invasive mechanical ventilation with long periods of supplemental high-flow ...
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-francis-rests-after-a-quiet-night-1-march-2025.html


Pope Francis slept well and is resting, according to a Saturday morning statement from the Holy See Press Office.
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February 2025
Today the Bishop’s Conference spent a day reflecting on the final document of the Synod, led by Fr Roger Dawson SJ at the Ignatian Spirituality Centre, Glasgow. The Bishops concluded their day examining their priorities at national, diocesan and parish levels and praying for Pope Francis.



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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-02/pope-francis-has-a-restful-night.html


The Holy See Press Office said on Friday morning that Pope Francis had a restful fifteenth night in Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he is being treated ...
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-02/pope-francis-letter-to-grieving-mother-published-in-magazine.html


A monthly magazine publishes Pope Francis’ fatherly response to a letter written by a mother who lost her 21-year-old son in a car accident six years ...
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