MSPs Join Scotland’s Catholic Bishops for Annual Mass in Holyrood Bishops from across Scotland gathered at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday to celebrate Mass with MSPs and parliamentary staff. The Mass, an annual event at Holyrood, this year marked 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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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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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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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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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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Catholic Bishops Call on MSPs to Reject Assisted Dying Bill Following Rejection of Institutional Opt-Out The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is deeply disappointed by the decision of the Scottish Parliament to reject all institutional conscientious objection amendments to the Assisted ...
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Scotland’s Catholic Bishops Challenge Scottish Government Over Conscience Rights The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has expressed deep concern over the Scottish Government’s response to proposed amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. The amendments, tabled by ...
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Choosing Compassion, Not Assisted Suicide – A Pastoral Letter from the Catholic Bishops of Scotland Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Scotland stands at a moment of profound moral consequence. In the coming weeks, the Scottish Parliament will cast its ...
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