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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

September 2025
📸 MASS CLIMATE LOBBY AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

Yesterday Justice & Peace Scotland staff and volunteers joined over 500 people at the Scottish Parliament for Scotland’s largest ever mass climate lobby. People from across the country came together to meet with MSPs, urging them to strengthen Scotland’s climate commitments and stand up for climate justice.

The event, organised by Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, comes at a crucial time as the Scottish Government prepares its new Climate Change Plan. For us this is not only about policies but about responding to Pope Francis’ call in Laudato Si’ to “hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.”

📢 Andrew Smith, our Campaigns & Communications Coordinator, said:

“Scotland has a responsibility to show real leadership in tackling the climate crisis. Every delay and every broken promise has consequences; not just here at home, but for our sisters and brothers in the Global South who are already living with the devastating impacts of climate change. Laudato Si’ reminds us that caring for creation is a moral duty. We need urgent action, rooted in justice, to protect our common home and build a future of hope for all.”







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The annual national pilgrimage to pray for the Beatification of Venerable Margaret Sinclair is this Sunday at St Patrick's Church in the Cowgate, Edinburgh.

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A new biography of Pope Leo, “Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the 21st Century,” contains the full text of the interview granted by the ...
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🤍TOGETHER FOR SANCTUARY

Recent events across the UK have left many of our brothers and sisters from various faith and cultural backgrounds feeling targeted and vulnerable.

We're resharing these photos from our "Together For Sanctuary" service, hosted earlier this year alongside Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees at The Immaculate Conception in Maryhill, as a reminder of the strength we find in community.

"Together For Sanctuary" brought together Glaswegians and fellow Scots from all walks of life in a promise to stand in solidarity, to celebrate our diverse cultures, and to listen to one another's stories. It was a beautiful evening of shared prayer, food, and friendship.

Inspired by the spirit of this gathering, may we commit to rejecting division and hostility wherever we see it and instead respond daily to Jesus' call to love our neighbour.



















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Saint Joseph of Cupertino is most famous for levitating during prayer. After a short career with the Capuchins, he joined the Conventual Franciscans. Following a brief assignment caring for the friary mule, Joseph began his studies for the priesthood.
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At the conclusion of his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV expresses his “deepest” sympathy for the people of Gaza. He renews his appeal for a ...
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Archbishop Leo Cushley on the friendship agreement with the Scottish Episcopal Church.
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