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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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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 FRANCIS
- Shroud of Turin: Medieval bas-relief hypothesis challenged on scientific groundson February 10, 2026 at 10:06 am
The journal Archaeometry, which had in the past featured a hypothesis of Brazilian researcher Moraes regarding the origin of the Shroud of Turin, publishes a rebuttal by specialists Casabianca, Marinelli, and Piana. Read all
- Babies die in Mediterranean migrant tragedyon February 9, 2026 at 3:48 pm
Fifty-three migrants, including two babies, drown after a rubber boat carrying fifty-five people capsized off the coast of Libya. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) releases data on the sheer number of migrants reported dead or missing in the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year: Read all
- Australian bishops on economic crisis: Beyond statistics, stories of resilienceon February 9, 2026 at 2:13 pm
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference releases the first of two statements on social justice and the "cost of living crisis" and the President of the conference encourages everyone to “play some part in working for the common good amid the cost of living crisis.” Read all
- Vatican & World News 09.02.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on February 9, 2026 at 3:30 pm
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