Catholic Church in the United Arab Emirates
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The Catholic Church in the United Arab Emirates is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome.
There are over 250,000 foreign workers in the country who are Catholics, representing around 7% of the total population,[citation needed] largely Filipinos, Indians, South Americans, Lebanese, and Europeans. The United Arab Emirates forms part of the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia and the Vicar Apostolic Bishop Paul Hinder is based in Abu Dhabi.[1] The Vatican has diplomatic relations with the UAE, represented by Archbishop Paul-Mounged El-Hachem.[2]
Churches in the Region
- St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Abu Dhabi
- St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dubai
- St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Jebel Ali
- St. Michael's Catholic Church, Sharjah
- St. Mary's Catholic Church, Al Ain
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Fujairah
- Fujairah Sub Centres in Kalba, Khorfakkan and Dibba
- St. Anthony of Padua Church, Ras Al-Khaimah
See also
References
- ^ "New Apostolic Vicar for Arabia Appointed". Zenit News Agency. March 21, 2005. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Apostolic Nuncio Named for United Arab Emirates". Zenit News Agency. August 21, 2007. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
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