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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February 2025

14Feb

Pope Francis to be admitted to Gemelli Hospital for bronchitis treatment - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news
Pray for Pope Francis 🙏

Pope Francis is set to be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to receive medical treatment for his bout of bronchitis and diagnostic tests.

13Feb

Photos from Diocese of Westminster's post

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

13Feb

Photos from Bishops' Conference of Scotland's post

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

Today Bishop Keenan had meetings with the Dicasteries for Laity Marriage Family Life and Integral Human Development meeting Cardinals Farrell and Czerny. Also visited Divine Worship, Eastern Churches and Education/Culture.

12Feb

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

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12Feb

Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: ‘Let us do penance for peace’

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

We are not born to kill!

Making the effort to use his own voice at the end of the audience, the pope earnestly pleaded with Catholics to “do our best” to bring an end to all conflicts.

12Feb

Bishop Keenan with the staff of the Safeguarding Office of the Holy See at a meeting today

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

Bishop Keenan with the staff of the Safeguarding Office of the Holy See at a meeting today

12Feb

Bishop Keenan has met with the Holy Father during his visit to Rome

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

Bishop Keenan has met with the Holy Father during his visit to Rome.

The Bishop of Paisley and the President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland brought with him the prayers and warm regards of the people of the Diocese of Paisley and of Scotland.

12Feb

Bishop Keenan met with Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-Sik at the Dicastery for Clergy today on his trip to the Holy See as President...

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

Bishop Keenan met with Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-Sik at the Dicastery for Clergy today on his trip to the Holy See as President of the Bishops’ Conference

11Feb

Pope Francis supports U.S

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-02/pope-francis-us-bishops-migration-deportation-human-dignity-righ.html

Pope Francis addresses a letter to the bishops of the United States, expressing his support for their efforts to protect the rights and dignity of ...

11Feb

Bishop Frank’s taking the leap… literally!

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