Withdrawal from Religious Education Bill: Scotland’s Bishops Praise Protections but Raise Alarm on Parental Rights Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Statement on the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill: The Bishops thank the Scottish ...
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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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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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Controversial Report Calls for Decriminalisation of Abortion Up to Birth in Scotland A Scottish Government advisory group on abortion has recommended sweeping changes to abortion legislation, including allowing women to legally have abortions up to birth for any reason. The ...
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The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is delighted to announce the launch of a new Office of Communications and Evangelisation, which will support the Church’s mission to share the Gospel and highlight the positive impact of Catholic life across the country.
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Recently published analysis of the Scottish Government’s consultation on ‘ending conversion practices’ has revealed that a majority of respondents do not support a new law.
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Bishops celebrate Mass in Holyrood Bishops from across Scotland gathered at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate Mass with MSPs and staff. The Mass, an annual feature marking the feast of Ss John Fisher and Thomas More, the patron saint of ...
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Scotland’s First Minister to Vote Against Assisted Suicide John Swinney, Scotland’s First Minister, has confirmed that he will vote against a proposal to legalise assisted suicide. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Mr Swinney said that he would vote against Liam ...
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The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has warmly welcomed the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV.
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