President Bola Tinubu will travel to Rome, Italy, on
Saturday to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, following an invitation
from the new pontiff.
The ceremony, marking the beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s
pontificate as the 267th Bishop of Rome, will take place on May 18 at St.
Peter’s Square in the Vatican.
In his invitation to the Nigerian president, Cardinal Pietro
Parolin, on behalf of Pope Leo XIV, emphasised the significance of Tinubu’s
“presence at this pivotal moment for the Catholic Church”, amidst global
tensions and conflicts.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesperson, said the visit underscores the strong diplomatic ties between Nigeria and the Vatican.
More to follow…
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