Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans

The Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans is the spiritual leader of the Chaldean Catholic Church, an Eastern Catholic denomination in full communion with the Vatican. Based in Iraq, this patriarch oversees the church’s clergy, promotes its religious and cultural traditions, and serves as a key figure for Chaldean Catholics worldwide. The role is both spiritual and administrative, reflecting a long history rooted in ancient Mesopotamian Christianity. The patriarch acts as a bridge between the church’s local community and the wider global Catholic Church, guiding faith, morality, and church activities among his followers.