News from the Apostolic Nunciature

On 13 and 14 March 2023, the Apostolic Nunciature celebrated the National Day of the Holy See, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis.

In view of the pastoral care of the Catholic faithful residing in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar, His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Aldo Berardi, OSST, currently Vicar General of the Order of the Holy Trinity for the Redemption of Captives (the trinitarian Order), to succeed the late Bishop Camillo Ballin as the Apostolic Vicar of the...

On 3rd and 4th January, a book of condolences was opened at the Apostolic Nunciature for the passing of Benedict XVI. Among those who wished to leave a message were H.E. Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah, Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs, representing H.H. Amir of Kuwait, H.H. Crown Prince, H.H. Prime Minister and Al Sabah family;...

On 25 March 2022, the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord, the Holy Father Pope Francis asked the entire Catholic Church - bishops, priests and lay faithful - to join him in an act of consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Catholic communities in Kuwait also participated in this moment of prayer for peace. ...

On Sunday 13 March 2022, the Apostolic Nunciature celebrated the Holy See's national holiday, which coincides with the anniversary of the election of His Holiness Pope Francis. To mark the occasion, the Apostolic Nunciature offered a reception to the diplomatic corps accredited to the State of Kuwait, the Religious operating in Kuwait, the...

On 2 February 2022, H.E. Archbishop Eugene M. Nugent, Apostolic Nuncio, had the pleasure of visiting the Grand Mosque of Kuwait. Accompanied for the occasion by Monsignor Mario Biffi, Deputy Head of Mission, he was welcomed by the authorities of the Grand Mosque and taken on a guided tour of the splendid building: he had the opportunity to admire...