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Eastern Catholic bishops

Eastern Catholic bishops are clergy who lead churches that follow Eastern Christian traditions yet are fully in communion with the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope. They oversee spiritual and administrative matters within their dioceses or eparchies, maintaining their distinct liturgical rites, customs, and traditions while sharing the same core beliefs as Catholics worldwide. These bishops serve as pastoral leaders, guiding their communities in faith, worship, and service, and they work in unity with other Catholic bishops, respecting both their unique heritage and their full communion with Rome.