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 2025

28Apr

Scottish assisted suicide bill even more extreme than Westminster bill | ICN

28 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/52251

Catherine Robinson from Right to Life writes: In just a few weeks, the Scottish Parliament will hold its Stage One vote on L...

28Apr

Photos from Diocese of Argyll & the Isles's post

28 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

28Apr

Belated Happy 90th Birthday to Bishop Emeritus of Aberdeen, Peter Moran whose birthday was the 13th April

28 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Belated Happy 90th Birthday to Bishop Emeritus of Aberdeen, Peter Moran whose birthday was the 13th April. May God bless him!

28Apr

The conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on May 7 according to the Holy See Press Office

28 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

The conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on May 7 according to the Holy See Press Office.

The Cardinals present in Rome made the decision on Monday at their fifth General Congregation.

The conclave will take place in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, which remain closed to visitors during those days.

27Apr

Messa Esequiale per il defunto Romano Pontefice Francesco

27 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Homily of Cardinal Re at the Requiem of Pope Francis

In this majestic Saint Peter’s Square, where Pope Francis celebrated the Eucharist so many times and presided over great gatherings over the past twelve years, we are gathered with sad hearts in prayer around his mortal remains. Yet, we are sustained by the certainty of faith, which assures us tha...

27Apr

Photos from Vatican News's post

27 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

27Apr

A post from Bishops' Conference of Scotland

27 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

27Apr

Swinney 'very moved' after Pope's funeral in Rome

27 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0r5xdpz2zvo

First Minister John Swinney is among the Scots who have travelled to the Italian capital for the ceremony.

26Apr

From the Office of Readings today

26 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

From the Office of Readings today
Therefore, it is with complete assurance that we receive the bread and wine as the body and blood of Christ. His body is given to us under the symbol of bread, and his blood is given to us under the symbol of wine, in order to make us by receiving them one body and blood with him. Having his body and blood in our members, we become bearers of Christ and sharers, as Saint Peter says, in the divine nature.

26Apr

PRAY FOR PEACE WITH POPE FRANCIS🙏

26 Apr, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

PRAY FOR PEACE WITH POPE FRANCIS🙏

POPE FRANCIS GATHERS THEM FOR PEACE

Since the funeral of the Supreme Pontiff is attended by most of the World Leaders, this brought them unplanned opportunities to talk to each other.

President Trump and President Zelensky talked to each other inside the Basilica of St Peter, peacefully.

Truly, the message of Peace from Pope Francis still remains.

Let us pray for the peace of the World. Amen.