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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

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Santità, Papa Leone XIV, Santo Padre,

October 12, 2026
Con profondo affetto filiale e sincera preoccupazione, abbiamo appreso la […]

Su Santidad el Papa León XIV, Santísimo Padre:

October 12, 2026
Con profundo afecto filial y sincera preocupación, hemos recibido la […]

Your Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, Most Holy Father.

October 12, 2026
With profound filial affection and heartfelt concern, we have received […]

LATEST POSTS

Faith nourished by Word of God. Issue NO. 34

October 22, 2026
Read more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TTiPa7kNJKsn9GWezO7JhWdzZ7uKdlgC/view?usp=sharing

Catholic Church Statistics 2026

October 17, 2026
Read more: https://www.fides.org/en/news/78290-Catholic_Church_Statistics_2026

International Missionary Rosary

October 17, 2026
Dear all, Having finalized the remaining organizational details, we are […]

APOSTOLIC VICAR OF NORTHERN ARABIA ATTENDS SPAIN’S NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION IN KUWAIT

October 13, 2026
His Excellency Bishop Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T., Apostolic Vicar of Northern […]

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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 Leo XIV's doctors confirm 'no further treatment is necessary'
    on October 21, 2026 at 7:16 pm

    Pope Leo XIV’s doctors confirm that the tumor removed on October 13 was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localized, noting that "no further treatment is necessary." Read all

  • Holy See at OAS: Respect the dignity and culture of indigenous peoples
    on October 21, 2026 at 1:33 pm

    Monsignor Juan Antonio Cruz Serrano, speaking at an extraordinary session of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States, notes that reflecting on the “lights and shadows” of the encounter between two worlds—Europe and the peoples of the Americas—“does not mean remaining a prisoner of the past, but rather learning from it to build a different future”. Read all

  • Church leaders in Jerusalem condemn recent attacks in Taybeh
    on October 21, 2026 at 1:22 pm

    The patriarchs and heads of Churches in Jerusalem issue a statement firmly condemning the “heinous attack” carried out on Saturday, October 17, by “masked settlers” in the Christian village of Taybeh. Read all