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Pope Leo XIV appoints Dr Sara Parvis to Vatican's International Theological Commission

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Pope Leo XIV appointed Dr. Sara Parvis to the International Theological Commission for its 2026–2031 term. Parvis, a senior lecturer in patristics and early Christian history at the University of Edinburgh, is one of 24 new members chosen to advise the Vatican on questions of Church teaching.

A lay Dominican and president of the Edinburgh Lay Dominican Fraternity, Parvis specializes in the study of the early Church and its doctrinal development. Her scholarly work includes the writings of early Christian figures such as Saint Justin Martyr, Saint Irenaeus, Saint Polycarp, and Saint Perpetua.

Parvis earned her doctorate in ecclesiastical history from the University of Edinburgh in 2002. She previously studied English, French, and theology at the University of Oxford.

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  1. Oct 20, 12:33 AM Order of Preachers Pope Leo XIV Appoints Lay Dominican Sara Parvis to International Theological Commission
  2. Oct 20, 6:07 AM Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh Dr Sara Parvis appointed to Vatican commission by Pope Leo
  3. Oct 21, 1:10 AM Diocese of Aberdeen Scottish Theologian Appointed to Vatican’s International Theological Commission

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