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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Scotland Rejects Assisted Dying and Affirms Human Dignity MSPs can be confident that they have taken the correct and responsible course of action. Their vote serves to protect some of Scotland’s most vulnerable individuals from the risk of being pressured ...
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MSPs face a binary choice on assisted dying: a new autonomy for some or protecting thousands of vulnerable and fearful Scots The Scottish Parliament stands at a moment of profound moral consequence. On Tuesday, MSPs will cast their final vote ...
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Ash Regan’s Prostitution Bill Falls Short in Tight Holyrood Vote A Bill described by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland as “a vital step toward protecting some of the most vulnerable individuals in our society and addressing the systemic harms associated ...
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Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Calls for Action on Exploitation with Support for New Prostitution Bill Press Release For Immediate Release28 January 2026 Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Calls for Action on Exploitation with Support for New Prostitution Bill The Bishops’ ...
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Image: Associated Press/Alamy Stock Photo Pope Leo to politicians: be true to Christ and have the courage to suffer for his name This week, MSPs returned to the Scottish Parliament, fresh from their summer recess and ready for another round ...
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Deep Disappointment as Assisted Suicide Bill Passes First Hurdle in Holyrood The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill has passed its first test in the Scottish Parliament. Following several hours of debate in Holyrood, the Bill, which could ...
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