Bishop Frank Dougan delivered the homily at the March for Life Mass in Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, 5 September 2026, offering a reflection on the dignity and preciousness of every unborn child.
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Justice & Peace Scotland Statement on UK Measures Against Illegal Israeli Settlements Justice & Peace Scotland welcomes the announcement by the UK Government of a ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, alongside further sanctions ...
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Proposed Abortion Motion Raises Profound Ethical Concerns It is deeply troubling to hear that SNP members may be asked to vote on a motion seeking to remove legal protections relating to self-administered abortion in Scotland. Human life possesses inherent dignity ...
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Programme for Government 2026-31: A Welcome Focus on the Vulnerable, But Concerns Remain The Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2026-31 contains a wide range of proposals that connect with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, particularly in its emphasis on ...
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On 22nd August, the world marked the United Nations’ International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. Ahead of the annual day, Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, called on ...
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On Friday, 21 August 2026, Pope Leo XIV addressed participants in the meeting of the International Catholic Legislators Network at Clementine Hall.
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Final appeal to Catholics ahead of Westminster assisted suicide vote Bishop John Keenan has issued a pastoral letter urging Catholics across Scotland to contact their MPs ahead of the return of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to ...
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Church Leaders Welcome New Fund to Support Scotland’s Listed Places of Worship Scotland’s Catholic bishops have joined other religious leaders in welcoming a new £1 million fund to cover the cost of repairs to listed buildings in Scotland. Bishop ...
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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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