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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
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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
- Bishops from violence-stricken countries emphasize importance of mental healthon October 10, 2026 at 4:31 pm
During a press conference at the Vatican at the end of the gathering, “A Healing Presence: The Church’s Call to Mental Health Ministry,” several bishops from countries faced with war, violence and poverty insisted on the importance of ministering to those struggling with mental health, echoing also Pope Leo XIV’s October prayer intention. Read all
- Understanding mental health through listening and sharingon October 10, 2026 at 4:01 pm
The second day of the conference, “A Healing Presence: The Church’s Call to Mental Health Ministry,” reflects on the state of mental health among young people and the relationship between psychological distress and drug use. Read all
- Cardinal Pizzaballa: Keep attention on the Holy Land, West Bank, and Gazaon October 10, 2026 at 3:17 pm
Three years after the October 7 attacks, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem describes a Holy Land gripped by mistrust in an interview with the Vatican's media outlets. He also expresses concern over the West Bank, where he denounces “a total absence of law,” and Gaza, where “the humanitarian situation has not improved at all.” Read all
- Vatican & World News 10.10.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on October 10, 2026 at 2:30 pm
- Vatican & World News 09.10.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on October 9, 2026 at 2:30 pm
- Vatican & World News 08.10.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on October 8, 2026 at 2:30 pm
