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

July 2024

26Jul

Why the Dutch are euthanising physically healthy young adults – and could the UK be next?

26 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/08/dutch-euthanasia-healthy-children/

The Netherlands was the first country to legalise assisted dying but critics are starting to worry about the consequences

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26Jul

In the midst of Olympic craze in Paris, Notre Dame guide's advice is: Watch the beauty of the cathedral

26 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.ncronline.org/culture/midst-olympic-craze-paris-notre-dame-guides-advice-watch-beauty-cathedral

"I do not teach Catechism. I let the works speak for themselves. The cathedral is a Catechism in itself," said 80-year-old Notre Dame de Paris volunteer guide Marie-Françoise Ousset.

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26Jul

More than 200 Christian leaders sign letter calling for cease-fire in Gaza

26 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.ncronline.org/news/news/more-200-christian-leaders-sign-letter-calling-cease-fire-gaza

"We speak out as Christian leaders with a deep concern for the common good for all affected by war and conflict without exception," reads the letter, which was organized by Churches for Middle East Peace, a coalition of Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox churches based in Washington. Besides a cease

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26Jul

How poverty, not pain, is driving some disabled Canadians towards medically assisted death

26 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://youtu.be/ZD0O_w3HzJg?si=yzsblfLzIofvYObC

Editor's note: In Jan. 2023, Lester Landry, an advocate in this story, was arrested in Medicine Hat. It's estimated more than four in 10 Canadians living in ...

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25Jul

Photos from Bishops' Conference of Scotland's post

25 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

A few pics from the Camino

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25Jul

African faith leaders join pleas for Jubilee debt forgiveness - Vatican News

25 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-07/african-faith-leaders-join-pleas-for-jubilee-debt-forgiveness.html

Christian and Muslim African religious leaders address a joint statement to the G20, G7, United Nations, IMF and World Bank calling for debt relief ...

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25Jul

Saint James | Franciscan Media

25 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-james/

Apostle Saint James the Greater, brother of Saint John and one of the three who spent time with the Lord on significant occasions, was a fisherman called by Jesus to follow him. Most likely, he was the first to be martyred, and witness to the faith with his blood. He and Saint John were nicknamed .....

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23Jul

Christianity is not discriminatory or ‘unacceptable in the modern world’

23 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24468877.survey-exposes-snps-culture-hostility-christians/

The belief that Scotland is a progressive democracy was tested to the full during last year’s SNP leadership contest. It became clear that of the…

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23Jul

3-Minute Retreats Daily Online Prayer | Loyola Press

23 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-online-prayer/?utm_source=ignsp&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=ignatian

Loyola Press is a Catholic publisher offering 3-Minute Retreat, books, ministry resources, articles, and educational program support.

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23Jul

Chaldean bishops insist on two-state solution in Holy Land - Vatican News

23 Jul, 2024 | Bishops' Conference of Scotland | BCoS Facebook |

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-07/chaldean-bishops-insist-on-two-state-solution-in-holy-land.html

Wrapping up their annual Synod in Baghdad, the Iraqi bishops express their deep concern over the impact of the war in Gaza on the entire region, and ...

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