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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
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)
Bishop Berardi: Gulf Christians called to be witnesses of peace
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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
- Two Christian schools reopen in Syria after decades of closureon September 22, 2026 at 5:19 pm
Two schools run by the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land have been inaugaurated in Syria’s Idlib governorate. Read all
- American theologian to receive the 2026 Ratzinger Prizeon September 22, 2026 at 4:50 pm
The 2026 Ratzinger Prize recipient is American theologian Dr John Cavadini, recognized for the scholarly merits of his research on Patristics, particularly his studies on St Augustine. Pope Leo XIV will present the award to to Dr Cavadini on December 19 in the Apostolic Palace. Read all
- Middle East governments brace for possible escalation as Iran warns against U.S. actionon September 22, 2026 at 12:46 pm
Governments across the Middle East are preparing for a possible escalation in regional tensions after Iran claimed it had obtained intelligence suggesting the United States is planning a renewed bombing campaign against the Islamic Republic. Read all
- Vatican & World News 22.09.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on September 22, 2026 at 2:30 pm
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- Vatican & World News 20.09.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on September 20, 2026 at 2:30 pm
