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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 2024
https://aleteia.org/2024/04/03/an-exceptional-a-cappella-easter-hymn-from-kings-return/


This outstanding a cappella choir routinely performs Christian hymns in imaginative and downright gorgeous tones of R&B, barbershop, jazz, and gospel.

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https://aleteia.org/2024/04/03/pope-holds-rosary-bible-of-dead-ukrainian-soldier/
Let us pray for peace!


Pope Francis notes that the young man, Alexander, had Psalm 130 underlined. He was only 23.

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https://aleteia.org/2024/04/02/what-is-the-season-of-eastertide-and-how-long-is-it/


Eastertide is simply another name for the Easter Season and refers to the time after Easter when the Church focuses on Jesus' resurrection.

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https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24217810.assisted-dying-bill-dangerous-says-catholic-church/


The Catholic Church has described the assisted dying bill which will be voted on by the Scottish Parliament as a "dangerous idea" which…

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-04/easter-under-fire-zaporizhzhia.html


We speak to the Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, Visvaldas Kulbokas, who spent Easter in Ukraine under heavy Russian bombardment.

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-04/pope-francis-appeals-for-ceasefire-in-gaza.html


Pope Francis makes his latest vehement plea for a ceasefire in Gaza, and appeals, once again, for "working tirelessly" for an end to the war, ...

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The SCSSA website has been refreshed with new content and style. It now uses 4 main pages to 'speak to' the various users who browse for safeguarding news, information and advice. https://www.scssa.org.uk
? LISTENING assures abuse survivors that, if they come forward to tell of their experiences, they will be treated with respect and compassion. It also advises anyone hearing a disclosure of abuse how to respond in the first instance
? LEARNING speaks to the importance of all safeguarding personnel in the Church - clergy, religious, employees and volunteers - continuing to learn about abuse and how to respond to disclosures. It is intended to become a gateway into various learning opportunities.
? IMPROVING highlights the SCSSA's primary purpose in monitoring adherence to the Church's Safeguarding standards, as set out in the document 'In God's Image'. It will provide guidance on approaches to self-evaluating and improving safeguarding practice.
? INFORMING provides an opportunity for anyone to "keep in touch' with the SCSSA by subscribing to its news updates.
Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh Archdiocese of Glasgow Galloway Diocese RC Diocese of Aberdeen Diocese of Argyll & the Isles Motherwell Diocese Diocese of Paisley Bishops' Conference of Scotland

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https://aleteia.org/2024/03/30/the-easily-forgotten-truth-about-the-resurrection/


Without the Resurrection, nothing else we believe really matters. Christ rising from the dead is the linchpin of our whole faith.

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https://aleteia.org/2017/05/29/need-a-taste-of-heaven-and-a-shot-of-joy-try-the-very-short-easter-prayer/


Short and easy, this prayer dates to the 6th century

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March 2024
https://youtu.be/YETnSx9HuMo?si=EzdEGBF8KvFRzXs5


Br. Pádraig McIntyre OSB sings the Exsultet, or Easter Proclamation, which is sung in the light of the paschal candle at the Easter Vigil. This great poetic ...

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