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Pope Leo XIV Appoints Theological Commission Members
Pope Leo XIV names 24 new theologians to International Theological Commission for 2026-2031 term.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV names 24 new theologians to International Theological Commission for 2026-2031 term. Pope Leo XIV appoints 24 members to International Theological Commission, expanding its representation from Asia, Africa, and South America. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Commission Members
Pope Leo XIV appoints 24 members to International Theological Commission and renews mandates of 6 others for 2026-2031 term.
Commission Expands to 30 Members
The Commission begins 2026-2031 term with 30 members, up from 28, featuring increased representation from Asia, Africa, and South America.
New Lay Members Join
The Commission now includes eight lay members, double the previous number, with five women and three men.
Regional Representation
Europe has 13 members, Asia and Africa each have four, South America five, North America three, and Australia one.
New Members Include Global Theologians
New members include theologians from Taiwan, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, and other regions across the globe.
Commission's Role
The Commission assists Holy See, particularly Dicastery for Doctrine of Faith, in examining doctrinal questions of major importance.
Next Steps
The Commission's plenary session is scheduled for November 23-27, 2026, marking the start of its eleventh five-year term.
The one thing
Pope Leo XIV appoints 24 members to International Theological Commission, expanding its representation from Asia, Africa, and South America.
