President Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Leo XIV following his election victory as the pope of Rome and the newly elected head of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Nigerian President communicated his best regards via his media spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday.
Tinubu also congratulated the election of American Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome.
The President expressed joy alongside the leaders and members of the Catholic Church in Nigeria regarding the significant election of the new Pontiff, whose message of faith and hope already has a global reach, bringing reassurance from the scriptures for a more peaceful existence.
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The congratulatory statement included: “The President emphasizes the cherished ties between Nigeria and the Holy See that have grown over the years, recognizing the fruitful collaboration with the Catholic Church in areas such as peacebuilding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and more recently, the advancement of technology for enhancing human potential.
“We are confident that the election of Pope Leo XIV marks the beginning of a new era for the Catholic Church, reinforcing the principles of love, humanity, and charity, especially towards the less fortunate that it has consistently championed.
“I pray that the Divine will continually shine His glory upon the new leader of the Catholic Church and bestow upon him health and wisdom, enabling him to spread the message of peace and love throughout the world.”
