Pope Leo XIV has opened up about his past connection to Nigeria, as he stated that he once worked in the Apostolic Nunciature in Lagos during the 1980s.
In a significant diplomatic gesture, the Pope extended an invitation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and urged his presence at a solemn mass in Rome
Accompanied by top Catholic leaders, President Tinubu departed Abuja and eventually landed in Rome to witness Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate
Pope Leo XIV acknowledged his past connection to Nigeria , specifically Lagos, in a recent letter of invitation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Pontiff mentioned that he had once worked in the Apostolic Nunciature in Lagos during the 1980s, highlighting his familiarity with the nation and its people .
