President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extolled the virtues of Pope Leo XIV after the inauguration of the pontiff in Mass at the Vatican on Sunday.
The Nigerian President wrote on his Twitter handle now X; “Today, at the Vatican, upon the personal invitation of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, I joined world leaders and millions of Catholics in witnessing the beginning of a new papacy.
“Pope Leo XIV’s humility, history with Nigeria, and message of peace remind us of the moral leadership the world desperately needs.
“As a nation of deep faith and great diversity, Nigeria remains committed to building bridges across belief, race, and continent—for peace, for progress, and for all of humanity.
“May the Almighty guide the Holy Father and strengthen all who labour for a more just and compassionate world.”
Pope Leo XIV was elected by a college of Cardinals following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.
