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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
- Pope Leo XIV: Truth finds its identity in the person of Jesus Christon May 14, 2026 at 6:00 am
In a letter commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bolivian Catholic University “San Pablo,” Pope Leo reminds the academic institution that truth finds its identity in the person of Jesus Christ, and reiterates that 'Veritas in Caritate' continues to serve as a criterion for academic and pastoral discernment. Read all
- Holy See launches daily programming on giant digital screenson May 13, 2026 at 3:45 pm
In collaboration with the “Selfiestreet” digital platform, the Dicastery for Communication is set to broadcast official Vatican images and multimedia content on giant digital screens in prominent locations across Rome and Milan. Read all
- Honours awarded to 13 Ambassadors to the Holy Seeon May 13, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Following two years of service as representatives to the Holy See, a group of ambassadors receives one of the Vatican's highest diplomatic honours. Read all
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