Ľubomír Žák appointed to International Theological Commission

The Vatican has announced the composition of the International Theological Commission for the 2026–2031 term. Among the newly appointed members is Ľubomír Žák, a professor of dogmatics and head of the M. J. Metzger Institute for Dialogue and Reconciliation at Palacký University Olomouc.

The commission serves as an advisory body to the Holy See, specifically assisting the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in examining significant and contemporary doctrinal issues. Established by Pope Paul VI in 1969, the commission consists of thirty members from diverse academic backgrounds and nationalities, with Europe being the most represented region.

Professor Žák, a graduate of Comenius University in Bratislava, holds a doctorate in moral theology from the Pontifical Academy of St. Alphonsus in Rome. He has previously taught at the Pontifical Lateran University and has served as a professor of dogmatics at Palacký University since 2018.