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THREE WEEKS TO GO

Three weeks today, Catholics from across Scotland will gather for the annual National Pilgrimage to Carfin Grotto.

This year, the faithful will unite with the Universal Church in marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. Archbishop William Nolan of Glasgow will be the principal celebrant and homilist.

Join us at Scotland’s National Marian Shrine for this special celebration of faith, prayer and fellowship.

Sunday 6 September 2026
Holy Mass at 3.00pm
Carfin Grotto

Individuals, families, parish groups, schools and young people are all warmly invited. Please share and help us spread the word.

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Green Investment Roadshow, Worcester Cathedral

24 September 2026, 9.30am-2pm.

How can churches in the UK use their money to tackle the climate crisis?

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“We should be a little less fearful of Islam.” — Pope Leo XIV

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Fr Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of Gaza's Holy Family Church, appeals for urgent international action as worsening shortages of fuel, transport and basic necessities push the humanitarian crisis in the Strip "beyond disastrous."

https://t.co/A6lHYjv4Y6

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The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue is bringing together Christian and Confucian leaders and scholars to explore how the two traditions can help build a more just, peaceful and humane world.

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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 Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist. It was led by Archbishop William Nolan, Archbishop of Glasgow, and concelebrated by Bishop Brian McGee, Bishop of Argyll and The Isles; Bishop Joseph Toal, Bishop of Motherwell; Bishop Frank Dougan, Bishop of Galloway; and Father Bill Russell, Ecumenical Officer for the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland.

Around fifteen MSPs from across several parties attended, including First Minister John Swinney, Minister for Equalities and International Development Simita Kumar, and Mark Griffin MSP, who sponsored the Mass. Representatives of agencies and commissions of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland were also present.

In his homily, Archbishop Nolan recalled the words of Pope Francis, who said politics could be “an outstanding form of charity”. He reminded MSPs that, in their demanding public role, they are first and foremost called to serve. The Church, the Archbishop said, “sets out ideals”, but the responsibility for putting those ideals into practice rests with politicians.

Reflecting on the Gospel account of the birth of John the Baptist, Archbishop Nolan highlighted the words: “For the hand of the Lord was with him.” He told the MSPs gathered that they should “never be in any doubt”, because “the hand of the Lord is always with you, too.”

Following the Mass, Mark Griffin thanked the bishops for leading the celebration in the Parliament. Archbishop Nolan, in turn, thanked Mr Griffin and all the MSPs present, and offered his best wishes for the parliamentary session ahead.

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While on a pastoral visit to Gaza, Cardinal Pizzaballa took part in a lecture on Interreligious dialogue.

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In his opening address at an Angelicum conference, Cardinal George Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, highlights the role of different religious traditions in defending and promoting peace in an increasingly fragmented and polarized world.

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Meeting the new Minister for Equalities and International Development as part of the Faith & Belief Representatives Group of the Scottish Parliament.

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A reminder to share with colleagues in schools or in parishes of the courses being offered in Catholic education from The St Andrew's Foundation at The University of Glasgow @stan

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"Dear migrants, before saying anything else to you, I want to bow before your dignity. You are not just numbers or files," Pope Leo XIV said in a meeting with organizations working with migrants at the Port of Arguineguína in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

In his address the Pope also called governments and international institutions to share the responsibility in addressing migration. Europe "cannot claim to uphold human dignity while growing accustomed to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic becoming unmarked graves," he insisted.

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Important document signed also by the President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland.

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JERUSALEM

Corpus Christi procession at the Holy Sepulchre with Cardinal Pizzaballa today

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Over 2,000 young people from across Scotland gathered yesterday at the SEC Armadillo to receive the Caritas Award, recognising their commitment to faith in action through service in their schools, parishes and local communities.

The Caritas Award encourages young people to live out the Gospel in practical ways, supporting others, growing in faith and becoming witnesses of hope within the world around them.

Yesterday’s celebration was a powerful reminder of the goodness, compassion and faith of young people across Scotland and of the positive impact they are making in the Church and society today.

Congratulations to every young person who received the award. Your witness, kindness and service are an inspiration to us all.

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Caritas Awards 2026 a real celebration of the rich diversity and fantastic charitable actives of the pupils in our Catholic schools. #Caritas

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Delighted to join with Dr. Ahmed Khweir in presenting certificates to pupils of St. Roch's Secondary for their work in interreligious dialogue. #Caritas

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Delighted to join with Dr. Ahmed Khweir in presenting certificates to the pupils of Holyrood Secondary for their work in interreligious dialogue.

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Please spread the word in our schools & parishes for the annual ASN Mass taking place on Monday 1st June at 5.15pm in St Andrew's Cathedral. All are most welcome to come along to this very special Mass. ⛪️ 🙏 @APHTAGlasgow

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The Vatican has produced a video to accompany the publication of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Letter Magnifica humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the age of Artificial Intelligence

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Pope Leo XIV has released his first Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas.

Magnifica Humanitas offers insights into the protection of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, recognising a profound epochal shift. It places the dignity of the human person at the centre as the criteria for guiding technical progress.

The Church’s social teaching accompanies these transformations, pointing to the common good, solidarity and subsidiarity as the fundamental benchmarks for understanding and interpreting the transformation currently underway. It proposes, as an alternative to the culture of power and war, a civilisation of love founded on justice, dialogue and shared responsibility.

We encourage everyone to take time to read and reflect on this important moment in the life of the Church.

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