Tinubu Attends Inauguration Of Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday joined other world leaders at St Peter’s Square, Vatican City, for the inauguration mass of the new Bishop of Rome, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.
Tinubu briefly met and shook hands with the US-born pontiff before proceeding down the reception line.
Among other dignitaries who greeted the Pope were US Vice President J.D. Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Following the event, Tinubu shared a message on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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… pic.twitter.com/dTBpfeIUQQ
— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) May 18, 2025
He wrote, “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.”
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