Our Lady of Divine Providence Chapel, Kabul

Our Lady of Divine Providence Chapel is a Catholic worship space located within the Italian Embassy compound featuring traditional religious elements including stained glass and a decorated altar. The room provides a private sacred space set apart from the surrounding city for prayer and religious services.

The chapel was established in 1960 on the Italian Embassy grounds as a place of worship for the Catholic community. It continued to operate through decades of Afghanistan's changing circumstances until recent shifts in the country's political situation.

The chapel served the Catholic community within the embassy grounds, allowing foreign residents to practice their faith privately while respecting the local Muslim context where Christian worship occurs quietly behind diplomatic walls.

Access to the chapel requires advance arrangement with embassy officials and compliance with security procedures. Visitors must be prepared to present identification and follow protocols established by diplomatic staff.

The chapel operated under the Mission sui juris of Afghanistan, established by Pope John Paul II in 2002, serving the Catholic community.

Location: Kabul

GPS coordinates: 34.53024,69.17769

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00