International Theological Commission Archives

Lack of faith can impact validity of marriage, commission finds

Mar 5, 2020

A lack of faith and a misunderstanding of marriage can mean no sacramental marriage occurred, even if both the husband and wife had been baptized, said a new document.

By Cindy Wooden

Dispute ideas, pope tells theologians, but don’t confuse the faithful

Nov 30, 2019

Theologians must explore and debate disputed questions, at times even taking “risks” with what they propose, but those discussions should take place within the academy so as not to confuse the faithful, Pope Francis said.

By Cindy Wooden

International Theological Commission document proposes lived synodality

May 18, 2018

A newly released document from the Vatican’s theological advisory commission seeks to explain and advance “synodality,” a concept of particular importance to Pope Francis.

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Theologians call for regular consultation of laity in Church decisions

May 7, 2018

The Catholic Church needs to seek the input, commitment and talents of all of its members if it is to be truly catholic and to evangelize effectively, said a new document from the International Theological Commission.

By Cindy Wooden

Ex-bishops’ doctrine chief says darkness coming to light under Francis

Nov 1, 2017

Capuchin Father Thomas Weinandy, a former chief of staff for the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine and a current member of the Vatican’s International Theological Commission, has written Pope Francis to say the pontiff is causing “chronic confusion,” appointing bishops who “scandalize” the faithful, and prompting ordinary Catholics to “lose confidence in their supreme shepherd.”

By Crux Staff

Study of women deacons won’t be first, but might answer questions

May 18, 2016

WASHINGTON — When Pope Francis accepted a proposal at the Vatican May 12 to form a commission to study the possibility of women serving as deacons today, it generated plenty of buzz. The pope’s agreement on the idea — raised by members of the International Union of Superiors General, the

By Catholic News Service