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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

Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 36

November 5, 2026
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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
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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 Leo departs for Apostolic Journey to Latin America
    on November 6, 2026 at 6:21 am

    Pope Leo XIV departs for his 12-day Apostolic Journey to Latin America, marking his sixth international journey since the start of the papacy, which will see him visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.Read all 

  • Fighter jets scrambled as bomb threats target flights across Europe
    on November 5, 2026 at 4:03 pm

    A wave of bomb threats targeting at least 16 passenger flights across Europe prompt military fighter jet escorts, emergency diversions and airport security alerts on Thursday, raising concerns about aviation security amid growing fears of hybrid warfare.Read all 

  • Herzog begins coalition talks after inconclusive Israeli election
    on November 5, 2026 at 2:12 pm

    Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday begins consultations with political parties to determine who should be given the mandate to form the country's next government, after a general election produced no clear winner.Read all