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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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Word of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV (Arabic)

September 5, 2026
To the Council of Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions […]

Latin Bishops of the Arab Region Meet in Rome

September 5, 2026
Rome, September 1–3, 2026 The Latin Episcopal Conference of the […]

Avona Newsletter July Edition

August 1, 2026
The July edition of our newsletter, is out now! which […]

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Orthodox and Catholic Bishops Make Joint Pilgrimage to Mount Athos

September 11, 2026
Article by Father Sliman Hifawi The Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of […]

Vescovo ortodosso e vescovo cattolico in pellegrinaggio insieme al Monte Athos (ITALIAN)

September 11, 2026
Articolo a cura di Padre Sliman Hifawi Il metropolita greco-ortodosso […]

Bishop Berardi: Gulf Christians called to be witnesses of peace

September 6, 2026
Read more: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-09/bishop-berardi-gulf-states-wara-postolic-vicar-audience-pope.html

Latin Bishops of the Arab Region Meet in Rome

September 5, 2026
Rome, September 1–3, 2026 The Latin Episcopal Conference of the […]

Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 27

September 4, 2026
Read more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19TLi8iEBbQYQq0p5mJOzYYTQuzvIYK2H/view?usp=sharing

Charisarabia September 2026

September 3, 2026
A Magazine for Spiritual Nourishment and Growth in Unity Read […]

Lives of light – Bishop Charles de Forbin-Janson

August 31, 2026
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Missio – AVONA The Pontifical Mission Societies presents: “Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 26

August 27, 2026
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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

  • US Diocese issues statement on allegations against Pontifical Mission Societies National Director
    on September 11, 2026 at 5:32 pm

    The Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, has received allegations against Monsignor Roger J. Landry, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States. While there are no allegations involving minors, they include violations of the Codes of Conduct for Priests for both the Diocese of Fall River and Archdiocese of New York. Read all

  • Pope's Alma Mater to unveil first-ever Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal recipient
    on September 11, 2026 at 5:13 pm

    Villanova University will hold a press conference on September 14 to announce the inaugural recipient of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal. The event, taking place in the Sala San Pio X of the Vatican, will also highlight the upcoming 2026 Villanova University International Sustainability Conference, “Responding to the Cries of the Earth and the Poor.” Read all

  • Pope sends greetings for Jewish autumn holidays
    on September 11, 2026 at 3:19 pm

    Pope Leo sends a telegram to Rome’s Chief Rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni, for the feasts of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.Read all