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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
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Word of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV (Arabic)
Latin Bishops of the Arab Region Meet in Rome
Avona Newsletter July Edition
LATEST POSTS
Catholics and Orthodox Christians make a pilgrimage to Mount Athos
A New Contribution to the History of Relations between the Holy See and Kuwait.
Monte Athos, un pellegrinaggio congiunto di cattolici e ortodossi
Entre espérance de trêve et frappes sans fin, la vie des chrétiens au Moyen-Orient
أساقفة أرثوذكس وكاثوليك في حجّ مشترك إلى جبل آثوس.
Orthodox and Catholic Bishops Make Joint Pilgrimage to Mount Athos
Vescovo ortodosso e vescovo cattolico in pellegrinaggio insieme al Monte Athos (ITALIAN)
Bishop Berardi: Gulf Christians called to be witnesses of peace
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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 LEO XIV
- Russia votes in first parliamentary election since Ukraine invasionon September 19, 2026 at 3:01 pm
Russians are voting in a three-day parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago, amid continuing fighting and reported attacks on Russia’s electoral infrastructure. Read all
- Pope to Special Olympics: 'As you know, I too am very fond of sport'on September 19, 2026 at 11:02 am
Addressing a delegation from the Special Olympics, Pope Leo XIV recalls his own great fondness of sports and invites them to live holy lives following the example of Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, 'who, in love with Jesus, knew how to translate values of sport into a holy life.' Read all
- Pope Leo: Bishops should offer clear teachingon September 19, 2026 at 10:59 am
In a letter to the bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean on the occasion of the third centenary of the canonisation of their patron, Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, the Pope reflects on episcopal ministry in the light of the rite of welcoming a bishop into his cathedral church. He warns them against “abandoning the flock”, and urges them to nurture their interior life. Read all
- Vatican & World News 19.09.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on September 19, 2026 at 2:30 pm
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- Vatican & World News 17.09.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on September 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm
