In the Holy Family Co-Cathedral, the priests and faithful of Kuwait gathered around the Apostolic Nuncio to pray for the Pope Emeritus
News from the Apostolic Nunciature
Book of condolences for Benedict XVI
01/03/2023
On 3rd and 4th January, a book of condolences was opened at the Apostolic Nunciature for the passing of Benedict XVI. Among those who wished to leave a message were H.E. Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah, Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs, representing H.H. Amir of Kuwait, H.H. Crown Prince, H.H. Prime Minister and Al Sabah family;...
Mourning the death of H.E. Msgr. El Hachem
10/07/2022
He served from 2005 to 2009 as Apostolic Nuncio to Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain
Today, Tuesday 31 May 2022, His Grace Archbishop Eugene M. Nugent, Apostolic Nuncio, had the honour of presenting the Credential Letters to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain.
Prayer Service for peace in Ukraine
04/01/2022
On 25 March 2022, the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord, the Holy Father Pope Francis asked the entire Catholic Church - bishops, priests and lay faithful - to join him in an act of consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Catholic communities in Kuwait also participated in this moment of prayer for peace. ...
On Sunday 13 March 2022, the Apostolic Nunciature celebrated the Holy See's national holiday, which coincides with the anniversary of the election of His Holiness Pope Francis. To mark the occasion, the Apostolic Nunciature offered a reception to the diplomatic corps accredited to the State of Kuwait, the Religious operating in Kuwait, the...
Visit to the Grand Mosque of Kuwait
02/07/2022
On 2 February 2022, H.E. Archbishop Eugene M. Nugent, Apostolic Nuncio, had the pleasure of visiting the Grand Mosque of Kuwait. Accompanied for the occasion by Monsignor Mario Biffi, Deputy Head of Mission, he was welcomed by the authorities of the Grand Mosque and taken on a guided tour of the splendid building: he had the opportunity to admire...
Encounter with the new US Military Chaplain
01/22/2022
The brief meeting in the Nunciature was held on the occasion of the change of the Catholic Military Chaplains at Ali Al Salem Base
On the occasion of the Christmas festivities, H.E. Mgr. Martin Nugent, Apostolic Nuncio, sent a message of greetings to all the Catholic faithful of Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain.
On the occasion of the solemn dedication of the new Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia in Awali, His Eminence Cardinal Luis A. Tagle, Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of the Peoples, as Personal Representative of the Holy Father Pope Francis, visited the Kingdom of Bahrain, from 8 to 11 December.