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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. 17.

June 30, 2026
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Charisarabia June edition

June 8, 2026
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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
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Missio – AVONA The Pontifical Mission Societies presents: “Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 8.

April 23, 2026
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Charisarabia April edition

April 10, 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

  • Holy See calls obstruction of aid in Gaza a grave violation of humanitarian law
    on July 1, 2026 at 1:13 pm

    The Holy See has reaffirmed its financial support for UNRWA at the United Nations, calling for the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers, unhindered aid delivery in Gaza, and renewed international backing for the agency's vital mission. Read all  

  • Cardinal Pizzaballa: 'Gaza is a disaster. Do not leave the Holy Land alone'
    on July 1, 2026 at 12:44 pm

    The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem receives the Limes Prize for Dialogue and Peace from the Italian geopolitical magazine Limes and speaks about his latest visit to the Gaza Strip: “One thing the images do not convey is the smell. And one of the greatest scourges right now is the rats, which bite. They bite children above all, and Gaza is full of children” Read all  

  • Archbishop Hicks of New York: Don't lose hope, Jesus is on the boat with us
    on July 1, 2026 at 11:10 am

    In a wide-ranging interview with Vatican News in Rome after receiving his pallium from Pope Leo, Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York reflects on his time in New York. Observing an increase in young adults re-engaging in the faith, he suggests they are seeking true meaning in life amid 'the brokenness of the world, of what a world looks like when it is not connected to faith, a moral tradition or some values to ground and lead them.' Read all