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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
LATEST POSTS
ASIA/QATAR – The Inauguration of the Holy Childhood society: a joyful day for the Church in the country
EUROPE/FRANCE – Bishop Aldo Berardi: “What Metz can teach Ukraine, the Holy Land and the Middle East about reconciliation”
September 2026 AVONA newsletter
Charisarabia October 2026
San Francesco 800: Music and fraternity at the Cathedral in Awali to celebrate the Poverello of Assisi
Catholics and Orthodox Christians make a pilgrimage to Mount Athos
LIVE AND UPCOMING EVENTS
VIDEO MESSAGES
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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
- Vatican offers free eye exams and glasses to children in needon October 8, 2026 at 1:21 pm
Marking World Sight Day, the Santa Marta Pediatric Dispensary offers eye screenings and free prescription glasses to children in need. Read all
- Amoris laetitia: Pastoral experiences in Asia and challenges of digital worldon October 8, 2026 at 12:57 pm
On the second day of Pope Leo XIV's meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Cardinal Neri Ferrão shares experiences from Asia and Vincenzo Rosito reflects on new digital technologies' transformation of how children are raised. Read all
- Dr. Ruffini urges Church communicators to place human dignity at heart of AIon October 8, 2026 at 12:44 pm
Addressing a Catholic media congress in Cebu, Philippines, Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, invites communicators to place human dignity, authentic relationships, and the common good at the heart of artificial intelligence and digital communication. Read all
- Vatican & World News 07.10.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on October 7, 2026 at 2:30 pm
- Vatican & World News 06.10.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on October 6, 2026 at 2:30 pm
- Vatican & World News 05.10.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on October 5, 2026 at 2:30 pm
