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 2025

01Mar

Today the annual Cardinal Winning Lecture, preceded by Mass, took place in Glasgow University

01 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

Today the annual Cardinal Winning Lecture, preceded by Mass, took place in Glasgow University. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the University’s St Andrew Foundation for Catholic Teacher Education. The day explored the role of Catholic education, its successes and challenges, dialoguing with wider society and what we can offer and receive. I am grateful to all who work in Catholic education, within our diocese and beyond.
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01Mar

Pope in stable condition: No new respiratory attacks - Vatican News

01 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-in-stable-condition-no-new-respiratory-attacks.html

Pope Francis is in stable condition, and has been alternating between non-invasive mechanical ventilation with long periods of supplemental high-flow ...

01Mar

Pope resting after quiet night - Vatican News

01 Mar, 2025 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-francis-rests-after-a-quiet-night-1-march-2025.html

Pope Francis slept well and is resting, according to a Saturday morning statement from the Holy See Press Office.

February 2025

28Feb

Photos from Bishops' Conference of Scotland's post

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

Today the Bishop’s Conference spent a day reflecting on the final document of the Synod, led by Fr Roger Dawson SJ at the Ignatian Spirituality Centre, Glasgow. The Bishops concluded their day examining their priorities at national, diocesan and parish levels and praying for Pope Francis.

28Feb

Pope Francis has restful night amid clinical improvements - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-02/pope-francis-has-a-restful-night.html

The Holy See Press Office said on Friday morning that Pope Francis had a restful fifteenth night in Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he is being treated ...

27Feb

Pope's letter to grieving mother: ‘Always ask for Mary’s intercession' - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-02/pope-francis-letter-to-grieving-mother-published-in-magazine.html

A monthly magazine publishes Pope Francis’ fatherly response to a letter written by a mother who lost her 21-year-old son in a car accident six years ...

27Feb

Continued improvement in Pope’s clinical condition confirmed - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-02/pope-clinical-condition-health-holy-see-press-office-thursday.html

A Holy See Press Office communiqué on Thursday evening confirms that Pope Francis’ clinical condition continues to show improvement. Additional days ...

27Feb

Our Lady of Fatima to travel to Rome for the Jubilee in October - Vatican News

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

The famous statue of Our Lady of Fatima, venerated worldwide, will be in Rome on October 11-12, 2025 for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality.

27Feb

A post from Bishops' Conference of Scotland

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

27Feb

The annual Day of Prayer for those who have experienced abuse in the Church is observed in Scotland on the first Friday of Lent ...

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

The annual Day of Prayer for those who have experienced abuse in the Church is observed in Scotland on the first Friday of Lent - Friday 7th March 2025. Resources are circulated by Diocesan offices to support the provision of specific prayers and liturgies in parish churches and faith communities across Scotland.
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