Tinubu Invites Pope Leo XIV to Nigeria for Peace Talks

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has formally invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Nigeria to promote peace and spiritual leadership. The invitation was extended during a meeting with Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the Holy See.
Why it matters
This visit highlights the strategic importance of Nigeria to the global Catholic Church and the government's desire to leverage religious influence for national stability.
President Bola Tinubu exchanges a handshake with Pope Leo XIV...Photo Credit: Guardian Nigeria
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