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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August 2024

12Aug

https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2024/08/06/paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-last-supper-catholic-french-revoluti...

12 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2024/08/06/paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-last-supper-catholic-french-revolution?

. When France’s President Emmanuel Macron ran into electoral trouble due to a high-handed governing style and policies that offended both right and left, he made a play for unity by pushing abortion and euthanasia.

The unborn and the elderly—and those Christians who defend them—were a soft target, not able to put up much of a fight. The display at the Olympics was not innocent fun gone too far or Europeans just being artsy—making boring movies with wan people staring into space. It was bullying a minority.

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12Aug

Custos of Holy Land joins call for prayers for peace on Solemnity of Assumption - Vatican News

12 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-08/custos-holy-land-joins-call-for-prayers-peace-mideast-world.html

The Custos of the Holy Land, Fr. Francesco Patton OFM, writes to the friars of the Custody inviting them to dedicate the Solemnity of the Assumption ...

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12Aug

Vatican reveals theme for 2025 World Day of Peace - Vatican News

12 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2024-08/vatican-reveals-theme-for-2025-world-day-of-peace.html

“Forgive us our trespasses: grant us your peace” is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the next “World Day of Peace," held on January 1, 2025.

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12Aug

Archbishop Noël Treanor, Apostolic Nuncio to the EU, dies aged 73 - Vatican News

12 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.
May He rest in peace.

The Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union and Bishop emeritus of Down and Connor, Ireland, Archbishop Noël Treanor, has died of a heart attack in ...

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11Aug

Israeli air strike kills 100 Palestinians at a school - Vatican News

11 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2024-08/israeli-airstrike-kills-palestinians-at-gaza-school.html

At least 100 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli airstrikes at a school serving as a shelter for displaced people in Gaza City.

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11Aug

What it means to survive an atomic bomb - Vatican News

11 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2024-08/what-it-means-to-survive-an-atomic-bomb.html

Michiko Kono speaks to Vatican News about her life as an atomic bomb survivor, 79 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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11Aug

Patriarch Pizzaballa: We must urgently pray for reconciliation and peace - Vatican News

11 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-08/cardinal-pizzaballa-pray-for-reconciliation-and-peace.html

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem laments the war in the Middle East that continues to cause immense suffering, and asks everyone to pray earnestly for ...

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11Aug

TikTok · Sancta Familia Media

11 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

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Congratulations to Bishop Andrew McKenzie on his ordination as Bishop of Dunkeld

Check out Sancta Familia Media’s video.

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11Aug

From Swiss Guard to priest: ‘Service with humility’ - Vatican News

11 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2024-08/from-swiss-guard-to-priest-service-humility.html

In an interview with Vatican News, 34-year-old Didier Grandjean recalls his journey from wearing the uniform of the Pontifical Swiss Guard to the ...

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09Aug

10 quotes from Edith Stein on what it means to be a woman

09 Aug, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/amp/news/258591/10-quotes-from-edith-stein-on-what-it-means-to-be-a-woman

On Aug. 9 the Catholic Church celebrates the life of philosopher, writer, and religious sister St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, commonly known as Edith Stein.

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