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May 27, 2026A statement from the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland on Pope Leo XIV’s first Encyclical Letter, Magnifica Humanitas)
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 age. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes human life, this important document calls us to place the dignity of the human person at the heart of every technological advance.
We encourage the faithful, our schools and parish communities to read, study and pray with this landmark text.
To support this, the Office of Communications and Evangelisation will soon publish a parish study guide and other resources for small groups and parish use, helping communities to reflect more deeply on the opportunities and challenges of new technologies and their impact on human life.
Bishop John Keenan
President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland