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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
- Some 200 Ethiopians sentenced to death in Saudi Arabiaon May 12, 2026 at 8:03 am
As 200 Ethiopian migrants in Saudi Arabia face execution, the Catholic eparch of Adigrat is appealing to international organizations for dialogue and mercy. Read all
- President Trump calls Iran reply to U.S. peace plan unacceptableon May 11, 2026 at 12:47 pm
President Donald Trump has said Iran's response to US proposals to end the war was unacceptable. Read all
- IOR 2025 Annual Report reveals 10-year-record net incomeon May 11, 2026 at 10:57 am
The Institute for the Works of Religions releases its 2025 Annual Report, and reveals a 51 million euro net income and a dividend to the Pope of 24.3 million euro. Read all
- Vatican & World News 11.05.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on May 11, 2026 at 2:30 pm
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