US EditionNigeria: Tinubu Heads to Rome On Pope Leo XIV's Invitation With Bragging Rights of 62% Christian Appointees
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to leave Nigeria for Rome this Saturday to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV.
- Pope Leo XIV invited Tinubu ahead of his May 18 installation as the 267th Bishop of Rome, emphasizing the importance of Tinubu's presence.
- President Tinubu, together with senior Catholic figures such as Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, is set to participate in a solemn mass celebrating the commencement of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate.
- Pope Leo XIV emphasized that Tinubu's presence is crucial during this critical period marked by significant challenges and unrest affecting both the Catholic Church and the global community.
- Tinubu is expected back in Abuja on May 20, with his 62 percent Christian appointments noted as easing concerns about religious representation in Nigeria.
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Pope Leo XIV invites Tinubu, Nigerian president travels to Rome Saturday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to depart Nigeria for Rome, Italy on Saturday. Tinubu’s visit to Rome followed an invitation by the newly elected Catholic pontiff, Pope Leo XIV ahead of his inauguration. Tinubu’s invitation was disclosed by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga via a statement in Thursday. Accompanied by top Catholic leaders, Tinubu will attend a solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bisho…
Pope Leo XIV invites Tinubu to his inauguration on Sunday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, the capital of Italy, on Saturday at the invitation of Pope Leo XIV. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information & Strategy) disclosed this in a statement Friday. Accompanied by top Catholic leaders, President Tinubu will attend a solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the Roman Catho…
Tinubu Holds Security Meeting Ahead Of Rome Trip for Pope Leo XIV’s Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu is holding a closed-door meeting with top security officials at the State House ahead of his trip to Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration. The meeting includes key figures such as the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Air Staff, Hassan Abubakar; Chief of […]
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