George Democopoulos

George Democopoulos, a prominent scholar and co-founding director of the Orthodox Christian Studies Center at Fordham University, explores the evolution of the papacy. He discusses the historical roots of the role, particularly the life and challenges of Pope Gregory the Great during Rome's decline. Intriguingly, he highlights Gregory's reluctance to become pope and emphasizes the importance of humility and servant leadership. The conversation also touches on the papacy's modern significance, especially in light of recent events surrounding new leadership in the Vatican.