5 h. ago Vocation Sunday: Cleric calls for prayers for Pope Leo XIV, Nigerian leaders

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A Catholic Priest, Rev Fr Gabriel Tyoga has called for prayers for all leaders across the world, particularly for Pope Leo XIV, to enable him lead the church in the path of justice and peace. Rev Tyoga made the call during a homily to celebrate the Good Shepherd Sunday, also known […] The post Vocation Sunday: Cleric calls for prayers for Pope Leo XIV, Nigerian leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago ‘Just a regular kid’: Family reacts as Robert Francis becomes Pope Leo XIV

When the white smoke rose over St Peter’s Square and the name Leo echoed through the crowd, Louis couldn’t believe read more ‘Just a regular kid’: Family reacts as Robert Francis becomes Pope Leo XIV

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16 h. ago Pope Leo XIV calls for ceasefires in Ukraine, Gaza, urges world to reject war

In a powerful and emotive Regina Coeli address on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV issued a global plea for peace, denouncing read more Pope Leo XIV calls for ceasefires in Ukraine, Gaza, urges world to reject war

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21 h. ago In First Sunday Address, Pope Leo XIV Seeks Peace, Vows To Uphold Predecessor’s Legacy

In his first Sunday blessing since his election as Catholic Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV issued a powerful appeal to world leaders, calling for an end to global conflict and the pursuit of lasting peace. Speaking from the window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking St Peter’s Square, the newly elected Pontiff addressed thousands gathered below, urging […]

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37 h. ago NCPC congratulates Catholic faithful worldwide on election of Pope Leo XIV

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has congratulated Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide on the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Pontiff of the Catholic Church. NCPC Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, in a statement by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations, NCPC, commended the 133 […] The post NCPC congratulates Catholic faithful worldwide on election of Pope Leo XIV appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Pope Leo XIV Cautions Church Against Love Of Pleasure, Money

The new Pope, Leo XIV, has called for the Catholic Church to “desperately” counter lack of faith in his first mass at the Vatican yesterday. Speaking the day after he was elected as the 267th Pope and first US leader of the church, he warned that people were turning away from faith and instead to […]

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2 d. ago CAN congratulates Roman Catholic Church on election of Pope Leo XIV

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has congratulated the Roman Catholic Church on the election of Pope Leo XIV. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement, on Friday, noted that the significant milestone brings joy to Catholics worldwide, and CAN joins in celebrating this momentous occasion. He said: “The emergence of […] The post CAN congratulates Roman Catholic Church on election of Pope Leo XIV appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago CAN Congratulates Catholic Church On Election Of Pope Leo XIV

  The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has congratulated the Catholic Church worldwide on the Thursday, May 8, 2025, election of Pope Leo XIV. In a statement signed by the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the Nigerian apex Christian body said that this significant milestone brings joy to Catholics worldwide and CAN joins in celebrating […]

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3 d. ago Trump Celebrates Historic Election Of American Pope With National Pride

The United States President, Donald Trump, has extended his congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as the new pope of the Catholic Church. Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV, becomes the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church. Leo was announced as pope on Thursday evening, following the appearance […] The post Trump Celebrates Historic Election Of American Pope With National Pride appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu, Kefas, Kalu, Obi join world leaders to celebrae new Pope

By Philip Nwosu History was made yesterday as white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, announcing the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The 69-year-old American from Chicago, Illinois, has taken the name Pope Leo XIV. The conclave, which voted for a new leader after Pope […] The post Tinubu, Kefas, Kalu, Obi join world leaders to celebrae new Pope appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago World leaders, Kalu, Obi, others congratulate Pope Leo XIV, seek global peace

By Philip Nwosu, Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja, Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo and Emmanuel Uzor, Awka   President Bola Tinubu, former governor of Abia State and senator representing Abia North, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas and Mr. Peter Obi  have joined other world leaders to celebrate the emergence of Pope Leo XIV. President Tinubu […] The post World leaders, Kalu, Obi, others congratulate Pope Leo XIV, seek global peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Peter Obi hails Pope Leo XIV’s election as a “profound blessing”

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka Peter Obi, former Anambra governor and Labour Party leader, has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Bishop of Rome, calling it “a profound blessing at a critical time in the life of the Church and the world”. In a statement on his official X account, Obi praised […] The post Peter Obi hails Pope Leo XIV’s election as a “profound blessing” appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago World leaders react to election of first American Pope Leo XIV

By Philip Nwosu World leaders welcomed the election Thursday of Robert Cardinal Francis Prevost as the next leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Prevost, who took the papal name Leo XIV, is the first pope from the United States. According to the President of the United States, Donald Trump, the election of Prevost as […] The post World leaders react to election of first American Pope Leo XIV appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Tinubu congratulates Cardinal Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV for emerging 267th Bishop of Rome

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of Rome and the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Tinubu praised His Holiness Leo XIV for his historic election and leadership role According to a statement issued by Special […] The post Tinubu congratulates Cardinal Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV for emerging 267th Bishop of Rome appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ‘It’s A Great Honour For America’, Trump Hails Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Emergence

United States President Donald Trump has reacted to the emergence of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 266th Catholic Pontiff, saying the development was a great honour for America. President Trump, who took to his verified social media handles on Thursday evening shortly after the announcement of the new Pope, also said that he looked […]

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3 d. ago Senator Orji Kalu congratulates Pope Leo XIV, seeks global peace

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, has extended his warm congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, on his election as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. In a statement released on Wednesday, Senator Kalu described the emergence […] The post Senator Orji Kalu congratulates Pope Leo XIV, seeks global peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Meet Robert Prevost, Now Pope Leo XIV, First American Catholic Pontiff

  On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Catholic Church made history with the election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Prevost, as its 266th Pontiff. He succeeds Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. This monumental event marked the first time an American has risen to the highest office in […]

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3 d. ago BREAKING: History Made As American Robert Prevost Emerges New Pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new Catholic Pontiff and successor to Pope Francis. He is to be officially known as Pope Leo XIV. The first American to occupy the extalted office, Prevost was the Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops (Leader of the Vatican office for the appointment of Bishops). Details Later….

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8 d. ago We’ll Secure Forests, Restore Peace To North West – Tinubu Vows

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to addressing insecurity in Nigeria’s North West, vowing to reclaim forests that have become havens for bandits, kidnappers, and terrorists. Speaking at a state dinner in Katsina, Tinubu stressed that advanced surveillance and technology would be used to combat the growing threat. He highlighted the need for collaboration […] The post We’ll Secure Forests, Restore Peace To North West – Tinubu Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Senate replies Pastor Bakare, describes his comments as contemptuous criticism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has hit back at the fiery cleric and former presidential aspirant, Pastor Tunde Bakare, over his recent comments it deemed as sweeping generalisations and disparaging commentary against the National Assembly. Bakare, in a fiery state of the nation address delivered on Easter Sunday at The Citadel Global Community Church, […] The post Senate replies Pastor Bakare, describes his comments as contemptuous criticism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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