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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

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April 2026
Holy Mass of Monday of the Third Week of Easter | 20 April 2026
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Holy Mass of the Third Sunday of Easter | 19 April 2026
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Holy Mass of Saturday of the Second Week of Easter | 18 April 2026
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Holy Mass of Friday of the Second Week of Easter | 17 April 2026
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In Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV reminded the world that peace is not just a hope, but something we are called to live out each day.

Amid conflict and suffering, he urged us to reject division and choose a path rooted in love, justice, and unity because true peace must be lived, not just spoken. 

“Let us walk together in love, searching always for peace.”
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Holy Mass of Thursday of the Second Week of Easter | 16 April 2026
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Holy Mass of Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter | 15 April 2026
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Holy Mass of Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter | 14 April 2026
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Holy Mass of Monday of the Second Week of Easter | 13 April 2026
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Holy Mass of Divine Mercy Sunday | 12 April 2026
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