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Advent Message - Bp PaoloBackForwardPauseCaption
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The Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia is a territorial jurisdiction of the Catholic Church covering the countries of the United Arab Emirates, the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Yemen.The Apostolic Vicar is Bishop Paolo Martinelli OFM Cap., who hails from Italy, and has his seat in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Read more...
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NEWS AND UPDATES
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December 5
For the first time, a meeting of the Catholic religion teachers was held along with Bp Paolo Martinelli who addressed them words of gratitude for their dedication, elements of reflection on their mission especially on the specific context we live in, and encouraging them to be witnesses.Read More -
December 5
On the occasion of the World Youth Day on 24 November 2024, Pope Francis addressed a special message to the youth of the vicariate thanks to Bp Paolo who had met him in Rome. "Youth is the time of life to SOW"Read More -
December 5
A mini WYD was held in in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE on November 24, bringing together youth from across the vicariate for a day of fellowship, and reflection. Mgr. Paolo Martinelli was present to guide and support the youth throughout the day.Read More
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UPCOMING / ONGOING EVENTS
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January 21, 2024 - January 6, 2026
2025 will be a year of Jubilee for the Catholic Church, celebrated every 25 years, in which we celebrate the year of messianic favour inaugurated by Christ through his Incarnation and Paschal Mystery. It is also known as a “Holy Year,” since it is a time in which God's holiness transforms us. It will be celebrated in Rome from 24 December 2024 to 6 January 2026, and in our Vicariate, from 29 December 2024 to 28 December 2025. Plenary indulgence can be obtained by a pilgrimage either to one of the four Papal Major Basilicas in Rome, or one of three Basilicas in the Holy Land, or one of the two churches designated by Bp Paolo Martinelli as the Shrine Churches for our vicariate during the Jubilee Year: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Ras Al Khaimah, U.A.E. and Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church at Ruwi, Muscat, Oman. When we travel, we do not only change place physically, but we also change ourselves. To prepare ourselves well for the Jubilee 2025, pope Francis asked that 2024 would be a Year of Prayer.Read More
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VIDEO MESSAGES | BISHOP PAOLO MARTINELLI
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HOLY MASS LIVE | ST. JOSEPH'S CATHEDRAL PARISH
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Online Mass is for the sick. All other people are recommended to participate in their respective parishes.
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THE POPE VIDEO - MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION OF THE POPE
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Let us join Pope Francis in prayer
For pilgrims of hope
""Christian hope is a gift from God that fills our lives with joy. The world really needs it a lot! It’s easy to get discouraged.
Let’s help each other discover this encounter with Christ who gives us life. Day by day, let us fill our lives with the gift of hope that God gives us, and through us, let us allow it to reach everyone who is looking for it. Hope never disappoints.
Let us pray that this upcoming Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in the midst of our lives, transforming us into pilgrims of Christian hope."
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DAILY UPDATES FROM THE HOLY SEE / POPE FRANCIS
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an hour agoOn Sunday afternoon on the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis pays homage to the Blessed Mother, praying before the icon Maria Salus Populi Romani at Saint Mary Major, followed by his traditional... -
4 hours agoIslamist rebel forces have entered Syria's capital Damascus and President Al-Assad has fled the country. The Apostolic Nuncio in Damascus speaks of the last hours in the Syrian capital, now in the... -
4 hours agoPope Francis asks for prayers for inmates awaiting execution on federal death row in the United States, appealing that their sentences be commuted. Read all -
5 hours agoExpressing his closeness to the Church and people of Nicaragua, Pope Francis prays to the Virgin Mary to open the hearts of all to enable dialogue leading to peace, fraternity and harmony. ...
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