APOSTOLIC NUNCIATURE

IN KUWAIT, BAHRAIN AND QATAR

The work of the Papal Representative is first and foremost a valuable service to the Bishops, Priests, Religious and all local Catholics, who find support and protection in him, since he represents the higher authority of the Roman Pontiff, which is for the benefit of all. By a native right inherent in his own spiritual mission, fostered by a secular development of historical events, the Roman Pontiff also sends His Legates to the supreme Authorities of the States in which the Catholic Church is rooted or present in some way.

Paul VI, Sollecitudo Omnium Ecclesiarum

LET US PRAY FOR PEACE

I am very grieved by what is happening in Israel and Palestine. I pray and I am close to all those who are suffering. I renew my appeal for spaces to be opened, for humanitarian aid to continue to arrive, and for the hostages to be freed.

Pope Francis

HIGHLIGHTS

03/31/2024

Easter 2024

03/13/2024

Pope’s Day 2024

12/18/2023

Ecumenical Prayer Service for Peace in The Holy Land

12/06/2023

Diamond Jubilee of the Church of Our Lady of Arabia

03/31/2024

URBI ET ORBI Message of His Holiness Pope Francis

12/24/2023

The Letter of condolences addressed by His Holiness Pope Francis

11/13/2023

Pope expresses closeness to suffering Palestinians and Israelis

11/07/2023

Synthesis Report of the First Session of the Synod Bishops

OUR MISSION

The principal function of the Apostolic Nunciature is daily to make stronger and more effective the bonds of unity that exist between the Holy Father and particular churches. It is also the special function of the Apostolic Nuncio to promote and foster relations between the Apostolic See and the authorities of the state

Pope Francis and the Holy See

THE POPE AND HIS DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY

From the point of view of International Law, the Holy See - or Apostolic See - consists of the person of the Supreme Pontiff, the Pope, in his capacity as head of the Catholic Church.

The Holy See is a subject of International Law...

The diplomatic mission to Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar

A DIALOGUE OF OVER 50 YEARS

Kuwait was notably the first member of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to develop diplomatic ties with the Holy See. Official diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the State of Kuwait were formalized...

Interreligious Dialogue

CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM CALL FOR PEACE

The Holy Father Pope Francis has made interreligious dialogue one of the cornerstones of his pontificate. He has repeatedly emphasised how, in an increasingly interconnected world, dialogue between faiths and beliefs is a providential sign of the times, an 'antidote to extremism' and an 'urgent and indispensable service to the whole of humanity'...

The Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia

THE PRESENCE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN KUWAIT, QATAR, BAHRAIN

Christianity came to the Arabian Peninsula as early as the fourth century after the birth of Christ. In recent years, archaeological excavations have brought to light the remains of very old Christian churches in various locations in the Gulf, dating back to the fifth century AD...

OUR SERVICES

The Apostolic Nunciature - Vatican Embassy is open to the public
from Sunday to Thursday, from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm

Endorsement of Marriage Certificates and other Certificates

When required by law and civil regulations, certificates issued by the Catholic Church in Kuwait may be endorsed by the Apostolic Nunciature to serve official purposes and to facilitate the issuance of governmental attestations.

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Papal blessings and parchments

You can ask for the Pope's blessing for your special occasions. These blessings are a sign of the Pope's solicitude and closeness to the faithful throughout the world at the most significant moments of their lives.