Dr Sara Parvis of the University of Edinburgh has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV to the International Theological Commission for its new five-year term (2026–2031).
The Commission brings together theologians from around the world to advise the Holy See on important questions of Catholic theology and doctrine.
Born in Aberdeen and raised in Edinburgh, Dr Parvis is an Associate Professor at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Divinity, specialising in early Christianity, Church history and patristic theology.
Welcoming the appointment, Bishop John Keenan, President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said:
“On behalf of the Catholic Bishops of Scotland, I warmly congratulate Sara on her appointment by Pope Leo to this important Commission.
“This appointment is a recognition of her distinguished theological scholarship and of the contribution Scottish scholars continue to make to the life of the universal Church.
“We wish Sara every blessing as she takes up this important responsibility and assure her of our prayers.”
Commenting on her appointment, Dr Parvis said:
“It’s a great honour to be appointed to the International Theological Commission, and I’m very pleased to be bringing a Scottish perspective to the conversations the group will be having over the next few years.”