Old Testament scholar becomes secretary of biblical commission
Sister Calduch-Benages earned a bachelor s degree in theology from the Pontifical Urbanian University in Rome Catholic News Service Updated: March 12, 2021 07:05 AM GMT
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Sister Nuria Calduch-Benages, an Old Testament scholar and professor at Rome s Pontifical Gregorian University. (Photo: Romasette)
Pope Francis has named Sister Nuria Calduch-Benages, an Old Testament scholar and professor at Rome s Pontifical Gregorian University, to be secretary of the Pontifical Biblical Commission.
The Spanish member of the Missionaries of the Holy Family of Nazareth is the first woman to hold the position, which involves coordinating the work of the 20 biblical scholars from around the world who study topics in Scripture studies and interpretation on behalf of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
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Sister Nuria Calduch-Benages, 63, is an Old Testament professor in Rome and the first woman to lead the commission. She will also serve as a consultant to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
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