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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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Missio – AVONA The Pontifical Mission Societies presents: “Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 18.

July 2, 2026
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Missio – AVONA The Pontifical Mission Societies presents: “Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 17.

June 30, 2026
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Charisarabia June edition

June 8, 2026
A MAGAZINE FOR SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT AND GROWTH IN UNITY Read […]

Missio – AVONA The Pontifical Mission Societies presents: “Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 13

May 31, 2026
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Missio – AVONA The Pontifical Mission Societies presents: “Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 12

May 21, 2026
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Charisarabia May edition

May 3, 2026
A MAGAZINE FOR SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT AND GROWTH IN UNITY https://flipbookpdf.net/web/site/066ee9c791f0ae4bfe503e86facd7b5d0edffefc202604.pdf.html

Missio – AVONA The Pontifical Mission Societies presents: “Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 8.

April 23, 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 XIV will spend summer holidays in July in Castel Gandolfo
    on July 5, 2026 at 10:52 am

    The Prefecture of the Papal Household announces that, beginning on the afternoon of Sunday, July 5, the Pope will stay in the town of Castel Gandolfo until July 27 and that all audiences are suspended in this time period. Read all

  • Pope Leo prays for victims of Venezuela earthquake
    on July 5, 2026 at 10:49 am

    Following the recitation of the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV turned his thoughts to Venezuela, which has been tragically struck by two powerful earthquakes that have claimed nearly 3,000 lives. The Pope also remembered the recent beatification of Vietnamese priest Francis Xavier Tru’o’ng Bǚu, who was killed out of hatred for the faith. Read all

  • Pope at Angelus: Amid the scourge of war Christ is hope
    on July 5, 2026 at 10:20 am

    During the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV reflects on how Christ takes upon himself our struggles and is the answer to the evil present in the world and highlights that God’s wisdom “is revealed in the humility of the Incarnation.” Read all