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Apostolic Vicariate of Northen Arabia

The Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia is an apostolic vicariate of the Catholic Church with territorial jurisdiction for Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The vicar apostolic of the vicariate is Bishop Aldo Berardi O.SS.T. It was first established in 1953 (as the Apostolic Prefecture of Kuwait) and took its current name in 2011.
It was created to better serve the growing Catholic population in the region. The reorganization of the two Vicariates aimed to distribute pastoral care more evenly and efficiently. The Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia, which includes the UAE, Oman, and Yemen, remains centered in Abu Dhabi.

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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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  • Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday
    on March 22, 2025 at 5:54 pm

    Pope Francis is scheduled to be discharged from hospital on Sunday, 23 March. He will return to Casa Santa Marta after the Angelus, during which he will greet and bless the faithful from a window of the Gemelli Hospital at noon. Read all  

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    on March 22, 2025 at 4:38 pm

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    on March 22, 2025 at 4:15 pm

    The head of the JRS International Reconciliation Programme speaks of the ongoing sorrow, fear and grief of war-struck Ukrainians alongside the crucial humanitarian and spiritual support provided by the Church. Despite donor fatigue, the need for aid remains critical and the people look to the world for continued support. Read all