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"We are human when we are in a web of human relationships in which we are welcomed, nourished, and educated. We cannot imagine the life of each of us if we isolate ourselves."

Following the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Sultanate of Oman last February, the Holy Father received the new ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Holy See, His Excellency Mr. Mahmood bin Hamed Nasser Al Hasani, on December 30.

The National News tells about Christians in the Emirates gathering to celebrate the festive season

Heartfelt thanks to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and all other UAE officials, for their warm Christmas wishes

"Don't think about your limits, about what you cannot do or what you did wrong. First, we must say with all amazement that “I am loved, I am wanted, I belong to Jesus, who was born of Mary to show us this infinite love.” This is the joy of Christmas, and in the light of Christmas, the life of each one of us finds infinite value."

"We did well to create the nativity scene in our homes as a sign of our love for Jesus. But do not forget that we must be the shepherds who come to Jesus and worship him. We, our families, and our communities are called to be the living nativity scenes."

"It is not that we are reaching out to God, but it is God who reaches to us, and it is He who comes to live among us. He makes for us a home: the Church."

Christmas letter to the children in the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia

Let us welcome the Prince of Peace

"The birth of John the Baptist closes the past and prepares us for the new beginning: Jesus is God's perennial newness for us. Christmas is the possibility of a new beginning and thus becoming new creatures. "

The way we live Christmas and our faith in our Vicariate is of much interest also abroad - Extracts of the interview by an Italian News channel

The history of Christmas in Dubai and UAE

"In the mystery of the incarnation that we celebrate at Christmas, God unites himself forever with the human creature. In this way, He opens for us the possibility of participating in divine life, and allows us to experience God's love."

"Come Lord Jesus!" Bishop invites you to prepare to welcome the Lord

"This is the most excellent sign that we are free people: we can receive and give love freely. Humans are free when we are loved and when we love others."

"Come Lord Jesus!" Bishop invites you to prepare to welcome the Lord

Pope Francis and Grand Imam of Al-Azhar to sign Interfaith Statement in support of urgent climate action during the Inauguration of the first-ever Faith Pavilion at COP28

CHARIS National Service of Communion (NSC) new team for the term 2024-2026

"The Mother of God always leads us to Jesus and intercedes for us, so that by imitating her, we too can carry Jesus in our hearts, in our families and bring Him to others through the testimony of our life."

"John the Baptist awakens the desire for salvation in everyone and arouses people to decide to change their existence, abandoning the path of evil and choosing the path of good."