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

12th August 2026

12 August 2026

Statement from the Bishops of Scotland on the Funeral of Ann Widdecombe

Today, the Requiem Mass of Ann Widdecombe, the former Member of the UK Parliament and Government minister, has taken place at Buckfast Abbey, where she was a regular worshipper.

Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said:

“On behalf of the Bishops of Scotland, I offer our prayerful condolences to Ann’s family, friends and all who mourn her today. We join them in commending Ann’s soul to the loving mercy of God.

“Ann was a woman of sincere Catholic faith, sustained by prayer and the sacraments and was happy for her faith to be known publicly.’

“We pray that Christ welcomes her into the peace of His Kingdom."

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News from the Commissions and Agencies

March 2025

14Mar

Pope Francis’ condition remains stable as recovery progresses - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-francis-hospital-health-friday-14-march-steday-recovery.html

Given the Holy Father's stable condition, doctors have not issued a medical bulletin on Friday evening. Noting that this is a "a positive sign" the ...

14Mar

Assisted dying laws could be ‘lethal weapon’ for domestic abusers, MSPs warned

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

https://news.stv.tv/politics/assisted-dying-laws-could-be-lethal-weapon-for-domestic-abusers-msps-warned

Charities warn women diagnosed with a terminal illness living with an abusive partner could be 'coerced into consenting to an assisted death'.

14Mar

Pope has restful night at Rome's Gemelli hospital - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-francis-am-health-update-gemelli-hospital.html

Pope Francis had a quiet night as the Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia enter their last day, according to the Holy See Press Office.

14Mar

Pope Francis celebrated the 12th anniversary of his pontificate with the medical staff of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, who brought a...

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

Pope Francis celebrated the 12th anniversary of his pontificate with the medical staff of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, who brought a cake with candles to his room.

According to the Holy See Press Office, the Pope also followed the Spiritual Exercises for the Roman Curia via video link with the Paul VI Hall, and resumed respiratory therapy.

He continues to alternate between non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night and high-flow oxygenation with nasal cannulas during the day.

His clinical situation remains stable within a complex condition. A new medical bulletin is expected on Friday evening.

14Mar

Highlights of 12th year of Pope Francis' pontificate

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

13Mar

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

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13Mar

Pope has a restful night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-has-a-restful-night-at-rome-s-gemelli-hospital.html

Pope Francis had a restful night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital where he is recovering from pneumonia, the Holy See Press Office said on Thursday. The ...

13Mar

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

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12Mar

The voice of Pope Francis and the magisterium of fragility - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/a-weak-voice-and-the-magisterium-of-fragility.html

On the twelfth anniversary of his election to the papacy, Pope Francis continues to recover in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.

12Mar

Pope Francis in stable condition, X-ray confirms improvements over recent days - Vatican News

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

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-stable-condition-x-ray-confirms-improvements-recent-days.html

Pope Francis at Rome's Gemelli Hospital continues to receive high-flow oxygen therapy during the day and non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night. ...