May 09, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the Bishop of Rome and leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President also commended the Conclave of Cardinals for electing American-born Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church.
Tinubu expressed joy on behalf of the Nigerian government and Catholic faithful across the country, describing the Pope’s emergence as a moment of renewed hope for the global Christian community.
He said Pope Leo XIV’s message of faith and peace already resonates across the world, offering reassurance of a more harmonious and compassionate global society.
The President acknowledged the strong ties between Nigeria and the Holy See, noting the Catholic Church’s longstanding role in promoting peace, education, healthcare, and infrastructure development in Nigeria, as well as its growing involvement in technological advancement and human capacity development.
“The election of Pope Leo XIV marks a new chapter in the rich history of the Catholic Church and its enduring values of love, humanity, and charity, especially toward the underprivileged,” Tinubu said.
He offered prayers for divine guidance, wisdom, and strength for the new pontiff, saying, “May the Almighty God continue to shed His light upon Pope Leo XIV and grant him the grace to lead the Church and the world in the path of peace, love, and unity.”
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