President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Leo XIV on his election as the Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.
The President also commended the Conclave for electing the American, Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, as the 267th Pope—marking a historic moment in the life of the global Catholic community.
President Tinubu joined Catholic faithful in Nigeria and around the world in celebrating the new Pontiff, whose message of faith and hope is already resonating across continents, offering spiritual reassurance and a vision of a more peaceful world.
He emphasized the enduring and fruitful relationship between Nigeria and the Holy See, highlighting the Catholic Church’s vital contributions to peacebuilding, education, healthcare, infrastructure development, and more recently, the promotion of technology for human advancement.
The President expressed confidence that the election of Pope Leo XIV marks a new chapter for the Church, reaffirming its core values of love, compassion, and service to the most vulnerable.
In his closing remarks, President Tinubu offered prayers for the new Pope, asking the Almighty God to grant him wisdom, strength, and good health as he leads the Catholic Church in its mission of peace and love.
