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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
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
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)
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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
- Pope appeals for care and protection of migrant childrenon September 23, 2026 at 10:13 am
Pope Leo XIV appeals for the protection of migrant and refugee children, and for everyone to take responsibility for minors on the move. His appeal comes ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Read all
- Pope: Progress is truly human if it makes the world better for everyoneon September 23, 2026 at 8:20 am
Pope Leo XIV continues his catechesis on ‘Gaudium et spes,’ focusing on the chapter dedicated to the meaning of human activity in the universe. ‘Gaudium et spes,” he says, invites us to share “the bread of knowledge and know-how,” so that humanity can develop its potential and, with the help of God, work together to build “a better future.” Read all
- Archbishop Gallagher: Reconciliation is born of accepting truth about paston September 22, 2026 at 7:03 pm
Speaking at an event at the Polish Embassy to the Holy See, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher highlights the enduring relevance of Polish-German reconciliation after World War II, stressing that reconciliation requires confronting the truth about the past with courage and openness to dialogue. Read all
- Vatican & World News 22.09.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on September 22, 2026 at 2:30 pm
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