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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

23rd July 2026


23 July 2026

Catholic Bishops of Scotland Offer Congratulations to the New Prime Minister

The Catholic Bishops of Scotland have written to the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, offering their congratulations on his appointment and assuring him of their prayers and good wishes as he begins this important public service.

As a Catholic, the Prime Minister will be familiar with the Church’s enduring commitment to the dignity of every human person and to the promotion of the common good – principles which lie at the heart of Catholic social teaching. We hope these values will underpin his leadership, particularly in serving the poor, the vulnerable and those on the margins of society, and in advancing the cause of peace, justice and reconciliation both at home and abroad.

We assure the Prime Minister of our prayers for wisdom, courage and integrity as he undertakes the responsibilities of this high office. We look forward to working constructively with him and his Government on the many issues that affect the lives and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities, and we pray that the United Kingdom will continue to use its influence in the service of peace, justice and human dignity throughout the world.

Bishop John Keenan

President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Scotland

Letter to Prime Minister 230726

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News from the Commissions and Agencies

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September 2025



In his first appointment of a head of a Vatican department, Pope Leo names Archbishop Filippo Iannone, O. Carm. – who has been serving as Prefect of ...
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Mission Month and Mission Sunday
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Mission and evangelisation are at the very heart of the Church’s identity and purpose. The month of October is dedicated in a special way to promoting and supporting the Church’s missionary work. This emphasis is particularly close to the heart of Pope Leo, who himself served as a missionary in Peru.

Throughout October, the Holy Father urges the whole People of God to pray for the Church in mission countries, especially where the Church is small, poor, or newly established.

Each parish priest should already have received a pack from the Missio Scotland office containing resources and information to assist in marking Mission Month.

The annual collection for the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith (Missio) is taken up in every parish on Mission Sunday, 19th October and the funds collected sent to the Missio Scotland office as soon as possible.

Finally, please encourage your parishioners to keep the global Church family in their hearts and prayers during this Mission Month.

Sincerely in Christ,

Vincent


Missio Scotland is the Holy Father's official charity for overseas mission. We are part of a global network serving the church in over 120 countries.
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2025-09/apostolic-nuncio-archbishop-horgan-sudan-war-pope-closeness-pray.html


The closeness of the Pope and of the Church to the war-struck people of Sudan was at the heart of the Apostolic Nuncio‘s mission as he travelled to ...
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-09/pope-leo-jesus-redeems-the-darkest-places-of-human-existence.html


At the General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Jesus’ descent into the underworld on Holy Saturday to bring light to the darkness of human ...
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Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to join in praying the Rosary every day during October to invoke God’s gift of peace, and announces a Rosary in St. ...
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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2025-09/at-least-50-sudanese-refugees-killed-in-boat-fire-near-libya.html


At least 50 people have died after a fire on a refugee vessel near Libya. Separately, an Italian humanitarian organisation has submitted new evidence ...
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