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 2024

06Mar

Pope: ‘Pray for people suffering from horrors of war’ - Vatican News

06 Mar, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2024-03/pope-francis-appeal-war-general-audience-gaza-ukraine.html

Pope Francis invites Christians to pray for all people who suffer from the horrors of war and to invoke peace for our world.

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05Mar

UNICEF: 'Malnourished babies in Gaza slowly perishing under world’s gaze' - Vatican News

05 Mar, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2024-03/unicef-malnourished-babies-in-gaza-slowly-perishing.html

In Gaza, one in six children under the age of two is severely malnourished and is dying, warns the humanitarian aid agency UNICEF.

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04Mar

PAV on French abortion bill: There cannot be a ‘right’ to taking a human life - Vatican News

04 Mar, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2024-03/pav-on-french-abortion-bill-taking-a-human-life-is-not-a-right.html

The Pontifical Academy for Life issues a statement upholding French bishops’ opposition to the amendment that would make abortion a constitutional ...

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04Mar

Photos from Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency's post

04 Mar, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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04Mar

France, a country which destroys the lives of the most vulnerable, the children in the womb, according to its constitution needs...

04 Mar, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

France, a country which destroys the lives of the most vulnerable, the children in the womb, according to its constitution needs our prayers ??

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02Mar

The Pope Video: March 2024 - For persecuted Christians | ICN

02 Mar, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/49240

In the March edition of 'The Pope Video', produced in collaboration with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), the Pontiff dedicates this month's prayer intention to persecuted Christians.Pope Francis says: "This month, I want to tell you a story that is a reflection of the Church to...

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02Mar

Bishop John Sherrington responds to Assisted Dying report | ICN

02 Mar, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/49247

Bishop John Sherrington, Lead Bishop for Life Issues, has issued the following statement on the publication of a report by the Health and Social Care Select Committee on Assisted Dying/Assisted Suicide:"Given that Parliament has already rejected any changes to the law on assisted...

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02Mar

Spiritual Sacrifice: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Third Sunday of Lent

02 Mar, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://stpaulcenter.com/audio/sunday-bible-reflections/spiritual-sacrifice-scott-hahn-reflects-on-the-third-sunday-of-lent/

Jesus does not come to destroy the temple, but to fulfill it (see Matthew 5:17)—to reveal its true purpose in God’s saving plan.He is the Lord the prophets said would come—to purify the temple, banish the merchants, and make it a house of prayer for all peoples (see Zechariah 14:21; Malach

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02Mar

Pope Francis speaks out against gender ideology | ICN

02 Mar, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/49250

Pope Francis on Friday spoke out against gender ideology, describing it as an "ugly ideology of our time", because it erases all distinctions between men and women. To cancel this difference "is to erase humanity. Man and woman, instead, exist in a fruitful 'tension'", he said. The rem...

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01Mar

Saint David of Wales | Franciscan Media

01 Mar, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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

Saint David of Wales was by legend the nephew of King Arthur. He was educated under the tutelage of Saint Paulinus, whose sight he allegedly restored.

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