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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 has no immediate plans to reform abortion law in 2026–27, it has also reaffirmed its intention to consult on the recommendations of the abortion law review advisory group and to establish …
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has welcomed the appointment of Tammy Sandhu as the new Ambassador to the Holy See, following the formal presentation of her Letters of Credence to Pope Leo XIV in Rome. Ms Sandhu succeeds Christopher Trott and brings considerable diplomatic experience to the role. She previously served as British Consul General in San Francisco and has …
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 the common good to be placed at the heart of its priorities. In a statement published today, Bishop Keenan urges the Government to judge its policies particularly by their impact on the poorest …
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 John Keenan, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, and Rt. Rev. Gordon Kennedy, Moderator of the General Assembly of …
Statement from the Bishops of Scotland on the Funeral of Ann Widdecombe Today, the Requiem Mass of Ann Widdecombe, the former Member of the UK Parliament and Government minister, has taken place at Buckfast Abbey, where she was a regular worshipper. Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said: “On behalf of the Bishops of Scotland, I …
From the Catholic Parliamentary Office: On 11 September, MPs are expected to vote again on assisted suicide. This is not simply another parliamentary debate. It is a decision that could profoundly affect how our society protects people who are seriously ill, elderly, disabled or vulnerable. We all want people approaching the end of life to be treated with dignity, compassion …
Bishop Welcomes Prime Minister’s Call to Prioritise Care Reforms 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 serious gaps in palliative and social care to be addressed before the Westminster Parliament considers assisted suicide legislation. Bishop …
The Catholic Bishops of Scotland have written to the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, offering their congratulations on his appointment and assuring him of their prayers and good wishes as he begins this important public service. As a Catholic, the Prime Minister will be familiar with the Church’s enduring commitment to the dignity of every human person and to the promotion of the …
The Bishops of Scotland have confirmed the completion of the sale of the former Pontifical Scots College building on the Via Cassia in Rome, marking the end of an important chapter in the history of the college. Since 1964, the Via Cassia building has been home to generations of Scottish seminarians during their formation for priestly ministry. Commenting on the …