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Pope Leo XIV appoints 8 lay members to Vatican International Theology Commission

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Pope Leo XIV appointed new members to the International Theology Commission for the 2026–2031 term on Monday, Oct. 19. The new appointments increase the number of lay representatives to eight, which is double the amount from the previous term. The number of women on the commission rose from five to eight, including five laywomen.

The 30 member commission, founded by Pope Paul VI in 1969, assists the Holy See and the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith by studying theological questions and publishing advisory documents. Members include scholars in biblical studies, patristics, dogmatics, and moral theology from regions including Asia, Africa, and South America. The National Catholic Register reported that some members hold public views that conflict with established Church teaching regarding the theology of salvation and the ordination of women.

The commission meets for one week each year to address global theological demands. For this term, Pope Leo XIV requested that the new members and six returning members focus on the topics of tradition and the enculturation of the faith.

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  1. Oct 23, 1:34 PM ACI Africa Pope Leo XIV Increases Lay Appointments to Vatican International Theology Commission
  2. Oct 23, 10:49 AM Catholic World Report Pope Leo XIV increases lay appointments to International Theology Commission

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