The schism between the Catholic Church, headquartered in Vatican City, and the Eastern Orthodox Church, a communion of autocephalous churches, has persisted since the Great Schism of 1054. This division was rooted in doctrinal, theological, liturgical, and political differences, including the primacy of the Pope and the filioque clause in the Nicene Creed. Efforts at reconciliation have occurred over the centuries, but significant doctrinal and governance differences remain. The reconciliation of these two branches of Christianity would represent a monumental shift in Christian unity and global religious dynamics.

Will the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church officially reconcile and resolve their primary theological and doctrinal differences before January 1st, 2050?

Resolution Criteria:

This question will resolve to "YES" if, before January 1st, 2050, the following events have occurred, indicating a formal and recognized reconciliation between the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches:

1. Joint Declaration: A joint declaration or statement has been made by the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, recognized as the primus inter pares (first among equals) in the Eastern Orthodox Church, along with the implicit or explicit assent of the majority of the patriarchs and heads of other autocephalous churches within the Eastern Orthodox communion. This declaration or statement must explicitly state the resolution of key theological and doctrinal disputes, including but not limited to:

   1. The primacy of the Pope within the Christian Church, acknowledging a form of leadership that is acceptable to both parties.

   2. The inclusion or interpretation of the filioque in the Nicene Creed.

   3. Agreement on sacraments, ecclesiology, and other liturgical practices.

2. Communion Restoration: The restoration of full communion between the churches, allowing for intercommunion among members, mutual recognition of sacraments, and the possibility for clergy to officiate services across the two traditions.

3. Governance and Autonomy: A clear agreement on the governance and autonomy of the churches that respects the historical and organizational structures of both traditions, including the role of national churches within the Eastern Orthodox communion and the administrative structure of the Catholic Church.

4. Public Documentation: The reconciliation must be documented through official church documents, press releases, and recognized in global media outlets.

I will use my discretion, possibly in consultation with experts in theology, church history, and ecclesiastical law, to determine if the criteria have been met. This may include reviewing official church documents, scholarly analyses, and the practical outcomes of the reconciliation in terms of church operations and the faithful's religious life.