International Theological Commission Archives

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Experts tell Australian abuse panel Church must look closely at clerical culture

February 08, 2017

Catholic experts have told an Australian government commission that the Church needed to re-examine its culture of clericalism

Pope says he will ask CDF about history of women deacons

May 12, 2016

Pope Francis said the question was 'obscure' and required study

Let’s show more love for the marginalised, says archbishop

October 16, 2015

'If we are going to really accompany people, we have to first of all engage them,' says Archbishop Cupich

Irish bishop calls for commission on the ordination of married men

June 11, 2015

Bishop Leo O'Reilly is asking his fellow bishops to consider the idea

The Church needs more female theologians, says Pope Francis

December 06, 2014

Pontiff describes women members of International Theological Commission as 'strawberries on the cake'

Pope Francis appoints five women to theological panel

September 23, 2014

Australian theologian Tracey Rowland among women joining International Theological Commission

The Holy Father is ‘consulting the faithful’ in preparation for next year’s synod on the family. But as Newman explained, ‘consulting’ them isn’t asking their advice

December 18, 2013

Conservatives are suspicious of, liberals excited by, the consultation of the laity on church teachings on contraception, same-sex marriage and divorce. But the teachings won’t change

Sensus fidelium doesn’t mean ‘majority opinion’, Francis says

December 09, 2013

Pope asks members of International Theological Commission to reflect on 'sense of the faithful'