Pope Leo XIV invites Tinubu to his official inauguration on Sunday
The Pope emphasised the significance of Tinubu's presence at the pivotal moment for the Church amid global tension and conflicts The newly elected leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has invited Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to his formal inauguration, which is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2025. The ceremony, which will mark the beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate as the 267th Bishop of Rome, will be held at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. In the invitation to the Nigerian leader signed on his behalf by Cardinal Pietro Parolin , Pope Leo XIV highlighted the significance of Tinubu’s “presence at this pivotal moment for the Catholic Church, ” amidst global tensions and conflicts.
