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Pope Leo XIV Increases Lay Appointments 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, established by Pope Paul VI in 1969, consists of scholars in fields such as biblical studies, dogmatics, patristics, and moral theology. The group assists the Holy See, specifically the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, by studying theological questions and publishing advisory documents. Members meet annually for one week to address global theological demands.

The Pope instructed the new members and six returning members to focus on the topics of tradition and the enculturation of the faith during this term. The commission includes scholars from various regions, including Africa, Asia, and South America. Some members hold public views that conflict with established Church teaching on matters such as the theology of salvation and the ordination of women, according to the National Catholic Register.

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