# International Theological Commission appointments

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-theological-commission-appointments
> Updated: 2026-10-29T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Pope Francis has appointed the members of the International Theological Commission for the 2026–2031 term, expanding the body from 28 to 30 members. The new composition includes an increased number of women and lay theologians, with eight women and eight lay theologians now serving on the commission.

Geographically, the commission includes representatives from Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and Australia. Among the new appointees is Ľubomír Žák, a professor of dogmatics from Palacký University Olomouc, who serves as an advisor to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on contemporary doctrinal issues.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Ľubomír Žák appointed to International Theological Commission

Professor Ľubomír Žák has been appointed by the Vatican to the International Theological Commission for the 2026–2031 term.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ubomr-k-appointed-to-international-theological-commission

### 2026-10-19: Pope Francis appoints new International Theological Commission

Pope Francis has appointed 30 members to the International Theological Commission for 2026–2031, increasing the representation of women and lay theologians.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pope-francis-appoints-new-international-theological-commission

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