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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

Santità, Papa Leone XIV, Santo Padre,

October 12, 2026
Con profondo affetto filiale e sincera preoccupazione, abbiamo appreso la […]

Su Santidad el Papa León XIV, Santísimo Padre:

October 12, 2026
Con profundo afecto filial y sincera preocupación, hemos recibido la […]

Your Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, Most Holy Father.

October 12, 2026
With profound filial affection and heartfelt concern, we have received […]

LATEST POSTS

Charisarabia November 2026

November 8, 2026
A Magazine for Spiritual Nourishment and Growth in Unity Read […]

Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 36

November 5, 2026
Read more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jVriiKGrxtiyfQAqIOcvW0ovWd6l8c7W/view?usp=sharing

Ordination to the Holy Order of Deacon

November 2, 2026
Rev. Deacon Roshan Philip “For to me, life is Christ, […]

Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 35

October 30, 2026
Read more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QsuXNle1BPkphxa2wyci7IPh1UVSADxn/view?usp=sharing

طوبى للحزانى، فإنهم يُعزَّون»(متى 5: 4).

October 24, 2026
بقلوب يملؤها الحزن العميق والأسى الشديد، أُعرب عن أشدّ عبارات […]

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)

October 24, 2026
With hearts filled with deep sorrow and grief, I express […]

Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue NO. 34

October 22, 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

  • Pope urges Peruvians to build a society based on respect, inclusion, solidarity
    on November 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    After listening to four testimonies in Lima, Pope Leo addresses challenges facing families, women, workers, and a culturally diverse society, and he calls for greater solidarity and a commitment to the common good.Read all 

  • Pope Leo encourages the Church in Peru to continue to spread the Gospel
    on November 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    In his address to bishops, priests, consecrated men and women, seminarians, synodal teams, and pastoral councils in Lima, Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance of believing in Jesus, fostering reconciliation, being peacemakers, building communion, and engaging in mission.Read all 

  • Pope: 'Be shepherds who combine doctrinal clarity with pastoral closeness'
    on November 12, 2026 at 3:30 pm

    During his meeting with the Bishops of Peru, Pope Leo urges them to be shepherds who combine doctrinal fidelity with pastoral closeness, and to always walk with their people and their fellow Bishops, and before the Lord. Telling them to learn from the holiness of Peru’s saints, he reminds the Peruvian prelates that before the tabernacle, Bishops ‘regain correct perspective on their ministry.’Read all