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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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ASIA/QATAR – The Inauguration of the Holy Childhood society: a joyful day for the Church in the country

October 7, 2026
Read more: https://www.fides.org/en/news/78251-ASIA_QATAR_The_Inauguration_of_the_Holy_Childhood_society_a_joyful_day_for_the_Church_in_the_country

EUROPE/FRANCE – Bishop Aldo Berardi: “What Metz can teach Ukraine, the Holy Land and the Middle East about reconciliation”

October 7, 2026
Read more: https://www.fides.org/en/news/78248-EUROPE_FRANCE_Bishop_Aldo_Berardi_What_Metz_can_teach_Ukraine_the_Holy_Land_and_the_Middle_East_about_reconciliation

September 2026 AVONA newsletter

October 5, 2026
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Charisarabia October 2026

October 4, 2026
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San Francesco 800: Music and fraternity at the Cathedral in Awali to celebrate the Poverello of Assisi

September 23, 2026
Read more: https://www.fides.org/en/news/78203-ASIA_BAHRAIN_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

September 16, 2026
Read more: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-09/mount-athos-joint-pilgrimage-catholics-orthodox-christians.html

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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

  • US Archbishop Coakley: Livestreaming execution promotes a ‘culture of death’
    on October 9, 2026 at 12:34 pm

    Archbishop Paul Coakley, President of the US Bishops’ Conference, expresses shock over the planned livestreamed execution of Nidal Hassan, warning that a public execution would “further undermine the moral fabric of our nation.” Read all  

  • From refugee to university academic director in Rome
    on October 9, 2026 at 11:54 am

    Nearly 50 years ago, Darius von Güttner Sporzyński arrived at Italy’s Latina Refugee Camp after fleeing Poland. His journey would take him from the camp to Australia—and, decades later, back to Italy as a university academic director. For the first time, he shares the story of that extraordinary full-circle journey. Read all  

  • Cardinal Tagle elected new Dean of College of Cardinals
    on October 9, 2026 at 10:59 am

    Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle—Pro-Prefect of the Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches within the Dicastery for Evangelization—succeeds 92-year-old Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, as Dean of the College of Cardinals. Read all