chaldäischkatholische

The Chaldean Catholic Church is one of the Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Pope. It traces its origins to the Church of the East, also known as the Nestorian Church. The Chaldean Catholic Church emerged from a schism within the Church of the East in the 16th century, with a significant portion of its hierarchy and faithful accepting papal authority.

The Church's name derives from the ancient region of Chaldea in Mesopotamia. Its adherents are primarily found in Iraq, with significant communities also in Iran, Syria, Turkey, and a diaspora scattered across North America, Europe, and Australia. The liturgical language is Syriac, a dialect of Aramaic, though Arabic and local languages are also used.

The Chaldean Catholic Church is governed by the Patriarch of Babylon, whose seat is in Baghdad, Iraq. The Church follows its own canon law and has a distinct theological and spiritual tradition, though it shares core tenets of the Catholic faith. Its distinctiveness lies in its unique heritage, rites, and historical development, while maintaining unity with the wider Catholic Church. The Church has faced considerable challenges, particularly due to political instability and persecution in its historical homelands.