Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia

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The Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia is a territorial jurisdiction of the Catholic Church covering the countries of United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen. The present Apostolic Vicar is Bishop Paul Hinder OFM Cap. who hails from Switzerland. The office of the Apostolic Vicar is based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Pope francis in the uae
Vicariate News
- AVOSA Family Ministry Updates - February 2019
  
  March 13
  
  The main highlight was the active involvement in the preparations of the Papal Mass on 5 February
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- Homily of the Holy Father - Papal Mass at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi
  
  March 6
  
  Jesus calls us to be 'blessed'
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DAILY NEWS BULLETIN FROM THE VATICAN
- Pope at Lateran University: the Gospel and having a healthy perspective
  
  Pope Francis makes a surprise visit to the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome, telling the students to always seek the truth, and to be courageous in planning the future.
- Pope urges Rome to its vocation of welcome and integration
  
  Pope Francis visited the headquarters of Rome Municipality at the Capitoline Hill, where he addressed Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi and her officials.
- Global interfaith pilgrimage makes stop in Rome
  
  A group of young people from the The Earth Caravan interfaith pilgrimagage come to Rome to pray for peace with Pope Francis.
The papal mass at zayed sports city - 5 February 2019