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Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia
An Apostolic Vicariate of the Catholic Church, it has territorial jurisdiction over Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia and serves as a spiritual refuge for an estimated 2.2 million Catholics, the vast majority of whom are migrant workers from around the world. Each member of this diverse community carries a personal story of faith, migration, and hope. Read more
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The Qatar Catholic Church

The Catholic Church In Qatar Is Part Of The Universal Church, Whose Spiritual Head Is The Pope . On May 31, 2011, According To A decree Of The Holy See, Qatar Was Detached From the Apostolic Vicariate of Arabia And Included In The Newly-Formed Ecclesiastical Territory Of The Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia. The Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia Is Under The Spiritual Care And Guidance Of His Lordship H E Bishop Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T. Apostolic Vicar Of Northern Arabia.
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DAILY UPDATES FROM THE HOLY SEE / POPE FRANCIS
- Kenyan Bishops mourn former Prime Minister, Raila Odingaon October 18, 2025 at 10:28 am
As Kenya mourns the death of former Prime Minister, Raila Amolo Odinga, the country’s Catholic Bishops have expressed their condolence at his passing describing him as an ‘illustrious statesman’ whose life was marked by courage, resilience and dedication to the common good of all in the country. Read all
- Pope at Jubilee of Roma, Sinti, Travellers: Peace is possible, not only a dreamon October 18, 2025 at 10:14 am
Pope Leo XIV attends the Jubilee of Roma, Sinti and Travelling Peoples, and affirms the Church’s pastoral care for itinerant peoples, while inviting them to embrace the dignity of the family, work, and prayer. Read all
- Pope: Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin a model for couples in today's 'confused times'on October 18, 2025 at 10:13 am
To mark the 10th anniversary of the canonization of Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin, St. Therese of Lisieux’s parents, Pope Leo XIV sends a message to Bishop Bruno Feillet of the Diocese of Séez (France), and highlights the couple as an example for Christian families. Read all
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