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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
The September edition of our newsletter, is out now! which […]

Charisarabia October 2026

October 4, 2026
A Magazine for Spiritual Nourishment and Growth in Unity Read […]

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

A New Contribution to the History of Relations between the Holy See and Kuwait.

September 16, 2026
On the afternoon of Tuesday, 15 September, H.E. Bishop Aldo […]

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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

  • Pope on Amoris laetitia: What Church do people meet when most fragile?
    on October 7, 2026 at 3:00 pm

    Pope Leo XIV encourages Bishops from around the world to share what has emerged in their Churches over the ten years since the publication of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Amoris laetitia, and urges them to courageously confront the questions and difficulties that families face today. Read all  

  • Pope for Mission Sunday: Evangelisation is always a work of love
    on October 7, 2026 at 11:00 am

    In a video message for the 100th World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo XIV thanks the faithful for their prayers and support, recalling how they helped nurture his vocation and sustain his missionary work in Peru. Read all  

  • Pope: Mary is ‘safe refuge’ amidst life’s difficulties
    on October 7, 2026 at 9:50 am

    At the General Audience, Pope Leo XIV renews his invitation to pray the Rosary, echoing the appeal he made in Lourdes to ask Mary for peace in the world, especially during the month of October. Read all