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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

News from the Commissions and Agencies

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August 2025



During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo reflects on Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, highlighting that in these moments of fear, ...
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https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-monica/


Perhaps Saint Monica is best known as the mother of Saint Augustine—a pretty noble label. But Saint Monica was also the mother of two other children, and is known as a woman of great prayer.
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2025-08/we-remember-pope-pius-xii-s-call-for-peace-86-years-on.html


Exactly 86 years ago, Pope Pius XII appealed for peace in an attempt to help avoid World War Two. His words still resonate today.
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Pope Leo XIV releases the theme for the 2026 World Day of Peace, “Peace be with you all: Towards an ‘unarmed and disarming’ peace,” as the Vatican ...
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Cardinal Pietro Parolin, speaking in Naples at the opening of the 75th National Liturgical Week, expresses his deep concern over the Israeli bombing ...
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St Andrew’s Cathedral to Carfin Grotto www.walkthecross.ieMeet us on Saturday at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow at 8.30am for a 9.00am start. Walk with us al...
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National Pilgrimage on Sunday 7 September at Carfin Grotto.

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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the-day.html


Read and listen on Vatican News to the readings from Scripture and the Gospel together with a thought for the day by Pope Francis.
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It's SCIAF's 60th birthday, and to mark this special occasion, we're hoping you'll get involved in our latest challenge: 60 for 60.

This challenge is accessible for all. Choose a location, activity, and timeframe that works for you. And enjoy!

60 for 60 challenge ideas
• Run or walk 60km
• Bake and sell 60 cakes
• Wash 60 cars
• Craft and sell 60 items

Take the challenge today: https://pulse.ly/zmcvn4i7yr
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Today, Pope Leo invites everyone around the world to commemorate the feast day of the Queenship of Mary by fasting and offering up prayers for peace in places ravaged by violence.

"I invite all the faithful to devote the day of 22 August to fasting and prayer, imploring the Lord to grant us peace and justice, and to dry the tears of those who suffer as a result of the ongoing armed conflicts. Mary, Queen of Peace, intercede so that peoples may find the path to peace."

(General Audience - 20 August, 2025)
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