APOSTOLIC NUNCIATURE

IN KUWAIT, BAHRAIN AND QATAR

At the invitation of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia, from 3rd to 6th November 2022 His Holiness Pope Francis embarked on a historic Visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, as a pilgrim of peace and promoter of dialogue between East and West.

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HIGHLIGHTS

01/28/2023

H.E. Msgr. Aldo Berardi is the new Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia

01/04/2023

Holy Mass in memory of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

01/03/2023

Book of condolences for Benedict XVI

10/07/2022

Mourning the death of H.E. Msgr. El Hachem

01/10/2023

Rome Call for A.I. Ethics

09/21/2022

H.Em. Card. Ayuso at WIDP Conference

07/03/2022

New call for peace by Pope Francis

06/07/2022

Dialogue is the alternative to conflict

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...

Human fraternity for world peace and living together

ISLAM AND CHRISTIANITY CALL FOR PEACE

On 4 February 2019, in Abu Dhabi, His Holiness Pope Francis and Grand Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, signed the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together. This joint declaration is a strong call to overcome indifference and divisions, to rediscover ourselves as brothers in order to promote justice and peace, guaranteeing human rights and religious freedom...

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. These are mostly monastic complexes, which testify...

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.