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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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Charisarabia May edition

May 3, 2026
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Missio – AVONA The Pontifical Mission Societies presents: “Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 8.

April 23, 2026
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Charisarabia April edition

April 10, 2026
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Missio – AVONA The Pontifical Mission Societies presents: “Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 3

March 23, 2026
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Missio – Avona presents Sower Magazine I Issue No. 5

March 15, 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

  • Cardinal Czerny praises Czech priests martyred for witnessing Christ
    on May 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    Ahead of the beatification of Czech priests Fathers Jan Bula and Václav Drbola, who were martyred under Communist rule, Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, speaks at the 'Blessed Martyrs Under Communism' conference in Rome, noting that their martyrdom 'teaches us that there is no human situation—however degrading or unjust—in which Christ cannot be witnessed.' Read all  

  • Pope Leo XIV visits the Vatican Observatory
    on May 20, 2026 at 2:21 pm

    On Tuesday, May 19, Pope Leo XIV visits the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo and greets the religious, lay and scientific staff present. Read all  

  • South Africa: Catholic Bishops condemn violence against migrants
    on May 20, 2026 at 1:09 pm

    As tensions and violence against migrants continue to spread across parts of South Africa, the President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has issued a Pastoral Letter condemning attacks on foreign nationals and warning political leaders against exploiting the migration crisis for political gain ahead of local government elections. Read all