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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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August 2024
https://www.vaticannews.
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The Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union and Bishop emeritus of Down and Connor, Ireland, Archbishop Noël Treanor, has died of a heart attack in ...

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2024-08/israeli-airstrike-kills-palestinians-at-gaza-school.html


At least 100 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli airstrikes at a school serving as a shelter for displaced people in Gaza City.

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2024-08/what-it-means-to-survive-an-atomic-bomb.html


Michiko Kono speaks to Vatican News about her life as an atomic bomb survivor, 79 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-08/cardinal-pizzaballa-pray-for-reconciliation-and-peace.html


The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem laments the war in the Middle East that continues to cause immense suffering, and asks everyone to pray earnestly for ...

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Congratulations to Bishop Andrew McKenzie on his ordination as Bishop of Dunkeld


Check out Sancta Familia Media’s video.

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2024-08/from-swiss-guard-to-priest-service-humility.html


In an interview with Vatican News, 34-year-old Didier Grandjean recalls his journey from wearing the uniform of the Pontifical Swiss Guard to the ...

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https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/amp/news/258591/10-quotes-from-edith-stein-on-what-it-means-to-be-a-woman


On Aug. 9 the Catholic Church celebrates the life of philosopher, writer, and religious sister St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, commonly known as Edith Stein.

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https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-teresa-benedicta-of-the-cross/


The story of Teresa Benedicta of the Cross begins with her life as Edith Stein, a noted philosopher raised in the Jewish faith. Her studies led Edith to the Catholic Church and to becoming a Carmelite nun. She died in the gas chambers of Auschwitz in 1942.

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https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-dominic/


Saint Dominic became aware that the preacher had to practice what he preached and connect with the people of God. He and a few Cistercians formed what was the beginning of the Order of Preachers, better known as the Dominicans.

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Alicia Keys, renowned singer and pianist and 16 time Grammy winner wouldn't be here had her mother stuck to her original plan of having an abortion.

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