While it’s easy to think of the Catholic Church as a monolith centered in Rome, there’s a whole other world of ancient traditions led by some of the most influential figures in global Christianity. In this video I’m breaking down the "Big Eight" Eastern Catholic Churches, focusing on the Patriarchs and Major Archbishops who steer these communities. Let’s find out what’s behind the weight of the lineages they carry, the political tightropes they walk, and how they manage to stay in lockstep with the Pope while fiercely guarding their own unique liturgies and laws.
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