Tinubu joins world leaders to congratulate Pope Leo XIV

President Bola Tinubu has supplied his warmest congratulations to His Holiness Leo XIV on his election because the Bishop of Rome and the brand new chief of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Nigerian President conveyed his greatest needs via his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday.

Tinubu stated he felicitates the conclave for electing the American Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost because the 267th Bishop of Rome.

In accordance with the President, he rejoices warmly with the management and congregants of the Catholic Church in Nigeria on the historic election of the brand new Pontiff, whose message of religion and hope already resonates throughout the globe, with a reassurance from the scriptures of a extra peaceable world.

The congratulatory message learn partly: “The President affirms the valued relations shared between Nigeria and the Holy See over a few years whereas acknowledging the rewarding partnership with the Catholic Church in peacebuilding, schooling, healthcare, infrastructure, and, extra lately, the promotion of know-how in advancing human capability.

“We imagine the election of Pope Leo XIV opens a brand new chapter within the historical past of the Catholic Church and the values of affection, humanity and charity, significantly to the underprivileged that it has persistently projected.

“I pray that the Almighty God will constantly shed his mild of glory over the brand new chief of the Catholic Church and grant him good well being and knowledge in order that he can attain the world with the message of peace and love.”