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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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EWTN News highlights Bishop Aldo’s pastoral visits across the vicariate, reflecting his commitment to accompanying the faithful and strengthening parish communities.

August 3, 2026
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Charisarabia August edition

August 2, 2026
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Charisarabia July edition

July 6, 2026
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Missio – AVONA The Pontifical Mission Societies presents: “Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 18.

July 2, 2026
Read more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bbrWo3P79LntdZzY5m2M_MQPgZQXEN9F/view?usp=sharing

Missio – AVONA The Pontifical Mission Societies presents: “Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue No. 17.

June 30, 2026
Read more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17nSTV6h0DUrzsn8PMIz27cLdGni9LH1C/view?usp=drivesdk

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
Read more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/132JUyKUq2z0AV8kYY9oS89ZauaHmYLok/view?usp=sharing

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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

  • Organizers unveil hymn for Seoul WYD
    on August 3, 2026 at 3:10 pm

    With just one year to go before 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, its official theme song is announced: Confidite, Ego Vici Mundum, or “Take courage! I have overcome the world”. Read all  

  • A century of Trinitarian mission in Madagascar full of hope, freedom and mercy
    on August 3, 2026 at 12:12 pm

    The Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives mark a century of missionary presence in Madagascar, it gives thanks for generations of missionaries whose service has strengthened the local Church, fostered vocations, and carried the Gospel to the country’s most remote communities. The centenary also renews the order’s commitment to bring hope and redemption to the new frontiers of today's world. Read all  

  • Catholic Sisters in the Legal Profession called to prophetic witness
    on August 3, 2026 at 10:47 am

    Around 200 participants gathered for the first Catholic Sisters in the Legal Profession Network Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Among them are canon lawyers, civil lawyers, major superiors, safeguarding professionals, researchers, and other Church leaders. Under the theme, "Prophetic Witness, Safeguarding as an Expression of the Gospel," participants reflected on strengthening safeguarding, justice, and accountability in religious life. Read all