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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

August 2025
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2025-08/gaza-holy-family-parish-not-under-evacuation-order.html


Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, tells Vatican Media that the parish neighborhood in Gaza City is not ...
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Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to unite in prayer and fasting on 22 August for peace.
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🌍 YOU’RE INVITED - SEASON OF CREATION CONFERENCE 🌱

Join us for the 2025 Season of Creation Conference, featuring a very special guest. Following the success of our inaugural event in 2024, the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland’s Care of Creation Office is delighted to bring the conference back for another inspiring day of community, reflection, prayer, and practical action.

✨We are delighted to announce that our guest speaker will be Dr. Lorna Gold, Executive Director of the Laudato Si' Movement. Her keynote address promises to be a must-hear for anyone passionate about Laudato Si’ and caring for our common home. Originally from Scotland, Lorna Gold has been an active leader for years in Catholic work on integral ecology and climate justice.

👥 Workshops and Q&As will be held with the Laudato Si Animators Scotland network, Justice & Peace Scotland, and SCIAF.

💡There will also be the chance to hear from the Care of Creation group from St Ninian’s and St Cuthbert’s Parish, Hamilton on ideas for living out Laudato Si’ locally in your own parish communities.

DETAILS:

🗓️ Saturday 6th September
🕙 10am – 3pm
📍 St. Margaret’s, Stirling, FK9 4UA

🥪Bring a packed lunch

🎟️ Booking is FREE but essential. Secure your place on the Bishops Conference website, we've shared the link in the comments below!

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https://www.ncronline.org/news/cardinal-zuppi-leads-seven-hour-prayer-naming-every-child-killed-holy-land-war


The head of the Italian Bishops’ Conference took turns with dozens of other members of his diocese reading the names and ages of the 16 Israeli children and the 12,211 Palestinian children who have been killed in the war.
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https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-john-eudes/


Saint John Eudes was a noted preacher and confessor. He founded several seminaries because he saw the need for clerical formation. He also founded a couple of religious communities to address other needs that he saw. Saint John had a great devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Hea...
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Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of the Holy Family Church in Gaza, says “an evacuation order has been issued for the entire neighborhood,” as ...
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🎬Highlights from Faslane Peace Vigil

It’s been a couple of weeks since over 140 Christians from across traditions gathered outside Faslane Naval Base to mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with prayer, reflection and song while calling for a world without nuclear weapons.

We are still delighted by the remarkable attendance, the sense of Christian unity and the national media coverage the vigil received.

If you weren’t able to be there on the day or if you’d like to revisit our powerful public witness for peace, we’re delighted to share this short highlight video capturing the events of the day.

🕊️ May it continue to inspire us all to be a channel of God's peace by advocating for a world where security is built not on the threat of nuclear destruction but on the common good, respect for human dignity, and fraternity amongst nations.

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🎬Highlights from Faslane Peace Vigil

It’s been a couple of weeks since over 140 Christians from across traditions gathered outside Faslane Naval Base to mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with prayer, reflection and song while calling for a world without nuclear weapons.

We are still delighted by the remarkable attendance, the sense of Christian unity and the national media coverage the vigil received.

If you weren’t able to be there on the day or if you’d like to revisit our powerful public witness for peace, we’re delighted to share this short highlight video capturing the events of the day.

🕊️ May it continue to inspire us all to be a channel of God's peace by advocating for a world where security is built not on the threat of nuclear destruction but on the common good, respect for human dignity, and fraternity amongst nations.

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🎬Highlights from Faslane Peace Vigil

It’s been a couple of weeks since over 140 Christians from across traditions gathered outside Faslane Naval Base to mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with prayer, reflection and song while calling for a world without nuclear weapons.

We are still delighted by the remarkable attendance, the sense of Christian unity and the national media coverage the vigil received.

If you weren’t able to be there on the day or if you’d like to revisit our powerful public witness for peace, we’re delighted to share this short highlight video capturing the events of the day.

🕊️ May it continue to inspire us all to be a channel of God's peace by advocating for a world where security is built not on the threat of nuclear destruction but on the common good, respect for human dignity, and fraternity amongst nations.
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