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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

May 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s first Encyclical Letter, Magnifica humanitas, will be released on 25 May 2026.

Focused on preserving the dignity of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, the document is being presented on the 135th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum novarum.

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Holy Mass of Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Easter | 19 May 2026
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The Laudato Si’ Movement was born in 2015 and is the fruit of the combination of two transformative events that would shape how the Church and humanity responded to the ecological crisis: the Laudato Si’ encyclical release and the Paris Climate Agreement.

https://youtu.be/b1WNJDL8vSM?si=dTrorX_cexdIiN5P

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Gospel
John 17:1-11a
‘Father, glorify your Son.’

At that time: Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, ‘Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.
‘I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you.’

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Born on this day in 1920, Karol Józef Wojtyła, later Pope Saint John Paul II, was born in Wadowice, Poland, and would grow to become a shepherd marked by courage, intellect and deep pastoral faith.

Shaped early by prayer, study and the sacraments, he lived through the darkness of war before responding to his vocation to the priesthood, being ordained in 1946.

After serving as a bishop and cardinal, he was elected Pope on 16 October 1978. During his pontificate, he preached the Gospel across the world, authored major Church teachings, and inspired generations of Catholics, especially young people through initiatives such as World Youth Day.

He died on 2 April 2005 and was canonised by Pope Francis in 2014, leaving a lasting legacy of faith, courage and trust in Christ.
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Something is about to begin…
It’s time to pause,
to listen,
to awaken.
To look at the Earth and decide how we want to love.
🌍 Very soon…
From hope to action, from the heart to the mission.
Find out how you can get involved.
#LaudatoSiWeek2026 #FromHopeToAction







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Born on this day in 1920, Karol Józef Wojtyła, later Pope Saint John Paul II, was born in Wadowice, Poland, and would grow to become a shepherd marked by courage, intellect and deep pastoral faith.

Shaped early by prayer, study and the sacraments, he lived through the darkness of war before responding to his vocation to the priesthood, being ordained in 1946.

After serving as a bishop and cardinal, he was elected Pope on 16 October 1978. During his pontificate, he preached the Gospel across the world, authored major Church teachings, and inspired generations of Catholics, especially young people through initiatives such as World Youth Day.

He died on 2 April 2005 and was canonised by Pope Francis in 2014, leaving a lasting legacy of faith, courage and trust in Christ.

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The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is currently recruiting for a role within the Office for Communications and Evangelisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to help support and strengthen the Church’s communications, digital outreach and evangelisation work across Scotland.

For full details and application information, please visit:
https://www.bcos.org.uk/vacancies

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Holy Mass of Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter | 18 May 2026
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Pope Francis' 2015 encyclical Laudato Si' remains a profound invitation to everyone on the planet to care for our common home. Read the encyclical Laudato Si’.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbBYMlkCsi4&t

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