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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 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 FRANCIS
- Zambia: PMS-Solwezi Diocese promotes ‘A Million Children Praying the Rosary’on October 16, 2025 at 2:52 pm
The Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in the Catholic Diocese of Solwezi recently launched ‘A Million Children Praying the Rosary for Peace and Unity in the World’ campaign 2025. This initiative aimed to encourage school children to participate in a global prayer movement that recognises the Rosary as a powerful spiritual tool to foster peace and unity worldwide. Read all
- Holy See: Structural causes must be identified to eradicate povertyon October 16, 2025 at 2:48 pm
Addressing a United Nations Committee in New York, the Holy See Permanent Observer to the UN marks World Food Day, noting that structural causes need to be identified and addressed in order to eradicate poverty and hunger. Read all
- President of Tutela Minorum: Protecting minors is inseparable from listening to victimson October 16, 2025 at 2:08 pm
As the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors publishes on Thursday its second Annual Report on Church Policies and Procedures for Safeguarding, its President, Archbishop Thibault Verny, speaks to Vatican News about the body’s work, listening to the victims and walking with local Churches to promote safeguarding measures. Read all
- Vatican & World News 16.10.2025by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on October 16, 2025 at 2:30 pm
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