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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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- Cuba pardons 2,010 prisoners for Holy Weekon April 4, 2026 at 10:18 am
The Cuban government announces it granted pardons to over 2,000 prisoners - including young people, women and people over the age of 60 - in light of Holy Week. Read all
- Sri Lankan island church is cleared of mines, bringing hope at Easteron April 4, 2026 at 8:55 am
The Sri Lankan Civil War left a devastating legacy of landmines and unexploded ordnance, particularly in the northern and eastern provinces of the nation. The HALO Trust has spent 20 years clearing mines from Puvaransanthivu Island, where the Our Lady of Velankanni Church is, allowing the faithful to finally return to a place of worship once cut off by war and violence. Read all
- Nigeria: Bishop Kukah warns against normalising violence, emphasises hope in the risen Christon April 4, 2026 at 8:44 am
Nigeria’s Bishop of Sokoto has called on Nigerians to awaken their consciences and resist despair despite the numerous challenges facing the nation. He emphasised that the message of Easter is fundamentally a message of hope. Read all
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