Statement from the Bishops of Scotland on the Funeral of Ann Widdecombe Yesterday, the Requiem Mass of Ann Widdecombe, the former Member of the UK Parliament and Government minister, took place at Buckfast Abbey, where she was a regular worshipper. ...
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Bishop Welcomes Prime Minister’s Call to Prioritise Care Before Westminster Assisted Suicide Vote Bishop John Keenan, the Bishop with responsibility for Marriage, Family and Life for the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s call for the ...
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Scotland’s Catholic Bishops congratulate new Prime Minister and call for leadership rooted in human dignity The Catholic Bishops of Scotland have written to the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, offering their congratulations and assuring him of their prayers as he ...
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Bishops of Scotland Welcome Pope Leo XIV’s first Encyclical Letter 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 ...
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Bishops’ Conference of Scotland welcomes dismissal of ‘buffer zone’ charges against Rose Docherty in Glasgow The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has welcomed Sheriff Stuart Reid’s dismissal of two criminal charges alleging “influencing” within a “buffer zone” against Rose Docherty, brought ...
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Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Statement – Peace and Dialogue: the Gospel Response to Conflict The Bishops of Scotland today renew their urgent appeal to political leaders across the world to pursue peace with courage, determination, and sincerity. In a time ...
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In an article published on 24 February 2026, Dr Mary Neal of the University of Strathclyde warns that Liam McArthur’s Assisted Dying Bill, due for a final vote in the Scottish Parliament, fails to guarantee clear conscience protections for healthcare ...
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Don’t Miss Out: Financial Help for Scots in 2026 As households across Scotland continue to feel the pressure of the cost-of-living crisis, many people may be missing out on vital financial support they are entitled to. Recently, the Scottish Government ...
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A Chilling Christmas for Freedom of Conscience in Scotland At Christmas, Christians across Scotland gathered around the crib to contemplate the life of a vulnerable child; God entering our world as a baby in need of care, protection and love. ...
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The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland warmly congratulates Lady Rita Rae on her appointment as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in The King’s New Year’s Honours List.
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