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Catholic leaders open new church in UAE’s interfaith Abrahamic Family House
A synagogue, church, and mosque sit opposite a secular visitor pavilion in an interfaith complex meant to encourage goodwill and... Read more
The Worldwide Women’s Rosary is coming to the United Arab Emirates
Women from all over the world will join together Dec. 8 for the public recitation of a rosary to Our... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after death of UAE’s Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed
The pope paid tribute to ‘his distinguished and far-sighted leadership in the service of the nation.’ Read more
Vatican opens its first embassy in Abu Dhabi
Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra inaugurated the new diplomatic post. Read more
A 1,200-year-old Vatican Library manuscript is on display at Dubai Expo
The Dubai Expo is the first world’s fair to be held in the Middle East Read more
Vatican foundation honors Abu Dhabi crown prince with ‘Man of Humanity’ award
Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi traveled to the UAE to present the award. Read more
Advocacy group hails Israel-Bahrain deal as 'positive step' for Middle East Christians
An advocacy group for Christians and other religious minorities living in the Middle East this week praised an agreement between... Read more
US bishops urge direct negotiation between Palestine, Israel after UAE deal
The chair of the US bishops' international justice and peace committee on Thursday called gratifying Israel's decision to suspend the... Read more
What is the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity?
This week’s interreligious day of prayer is the first major worldwide initiative of a committee created by the United Arab... Read more
Pope, Abu Dhabi crown prince make joint commitment to improving health of the poor
In a joint statement signed Monday, Pope Francis and Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, committed... Read more
Pope Francis lends support to committee on Abu Dhabi declaration
Pope Francis has given his encouragement to a committee created by the United Arab Emirates for the promotion of his... Read more
Pope says UAE trip was 'new page' in dialogue between Christians, Muslims
Pope Francis said Wednesday that his recent trip to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates was a step forward... Read more
Seek Christ and his humble love, Pope Francis exhorts Catholics in UAE
Preaching on the Beatitudes during his visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, Pope Francis called on those present... Read more
Evangelizing Arabia: Parish life in Abu Dhabi
On Tuesday, Pope Francis will visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Abu Dhabi -- one of two total Catholic churches for... Read more
Popes in the Middle East: Highlights of papal outreach in the region
Pope Francis is set to celebrate the first papal Mass on the Arabian peninsula next week during his Feb. 3-5... Read more
Papal visit to UAE is a ‘breakthrough,’ says EU envoy
Jan Figel, the EU special envoy for the promotion of religious freedom, spoke to CNA and said that Pope Francis’... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Abu Dhabi in February 2019
Pope Francis will travel to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates Feb. 3-5 to participate in an international interfaith... Read more
Catholic church in UAE to host fatherhood celebration for migrant workers
A Catholic church in Dubai is hosting a celebration to honor the United Arab Emirates’ migrant workers – many of... Read more
Church combats domestic violence in Arabian peninsula
The family ministry office serving expatriate Catholics in the Arabian peninsula held a workshop last week to help end domestic... Read more
Catholics begin to build new church in the Emirates
Catholics in the town of Mussafah in the United Arab Emirates have begun construction on a new church dedicated to St.... Read more
