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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
Word of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV (Arabic)
Latin Bishops of the Arab Region Meet in Rome
Avona Newsletter July Edition
LATEST POSTS
September 2026 AVONA newsletter
Charisarabia October 2026
San Francesco 800: Music and fraternity at the Cathedral in Awali to celebrate the Poverello of Assisi
Catholics and Orthodox Christians make a pilgrimage to Mount Athos
A New Contribution to the History of Relations between the Holy See and Kuwait.
Monte Athos, un pellegrinaggio congiunto di cattolici e ortodossi
Entre espérance de trêve et frappes sans fin, la vie des chrétiens au Moyen-Orient
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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
- “YOUCAT Love Forever”: A roadmap for young peopleon October 6, 2026 at 6:30 pm
A new edition of YOUCAT, the youth Catechism, described by its creator as “marriage handbook for young people”, is presented in Rome. Read all
- Pope Leo to visit Assisi 40 years after historic prayer meetingon October 6, 2026 at 4:20 pm
From October 25 to 27, Assisi will host an interreligious peace prayer, the 40th annual meeting in a series initiated by Pope St John Paul II. Read all
- St Augustine’s reservations about ‘just war’on October 6, 2026 at 3:30 pm
As the debate over the concept of ‘just war’ continues, it is important to understand St Augustine's positions in all the complexity of their historical context and as part of his broader vision. Read all
- Vatican & World News 06.10.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on October 6, 2026 at 2:30 pm
- Vatican & World News 05.10.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on October 5, 2026 at 2:30 pm
- Vatican & World News 04.10.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on October 4, 2026 at 2:30 pm
