A Landmark Victory for Human Dignity and the Protection of Life Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, has written the following statement after today’s vote in the House of Commons, where MPs voted to reject the ...
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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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Bishop John Keenan: Scotland Must Stand with Both Mother and Child I note with concern the Scottish Government’s response to a recent parliamentary question on abortion law and access to later-stage abortion services. While the Government has indicated that it ...
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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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Bishop calls for Human Dignity and Common Good to shape Programme for Government As the Scottish Government prepares to publish its Programme for Government, Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, has called for human dignity and ...
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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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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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Every Life Matters: Scotland’s Abortion Figures Demand a Compassionate Response New figures from Public Health Scotland show that 18,783 abortions were recorded in Scotland in 2025, the highest number on record, with repeat abortions, disability-selective abortions and later abortions all ...
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Scotland’s Catholic Bishops Offer Prayers and Encouragement to MSPs Scotland’s Catholic bishops have offered prayers and encouragement to all newly elected and re-elected Members of the Scottish Parliament, marking the beginning of a new term at Holyrood. On behalf of ...
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