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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 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 FRANCIS
- Pope on Iran: Peace not built with mutual threats or death-dealing armson March 1, 2026 at 11:17 am
Pope Leo XIV appeals for nations to recall their moral responsibility to seek peace, as violence escalates in the Middle East after the US and Israel carry out airstrikes on Iran. Read all
- Pope at Angelus: The Redeemer transfigures wounds of historyon March 1, 2026 at 11:14 am
Pope Leo XIV reflects on the mystery of the Transfiguration at the Angelus for the Second Sunday of Lent, noting that Christ the Redeemer transfigures the wounds of history and reveals God's gift of salvation. Read all
- Apostolic Vicar calls for prayer after Gulf explosionson February 28, 2026 at 4:54 pm
Following explosions in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar amid escalating regional tensions, the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia suspends all Church activities and appeals to the faithful to remain calm, follow civil authorities’ instructions, and gather in prayer for peace. Read all
- Vatican & World News 28.02.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on February 28, 2026 at 3:30 pm
- Vatican & World News 27.02.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on February 27, 2026 at 3:30 pm
- Vatican & World News 26.02.2026by Radio Vaticana - Vatican News on February 26, 2026 at 3:30 pm