6 h. 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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7 h. 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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7 h. 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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9 h. 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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10 h. 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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10 h. 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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11 h. 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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2 w. ago Netizens React As ABC Transport Owner’s Daughter Ihuoma Faces Fresh Allegations From Tiktoker

Social media has erupted with frenzy after TikToker Amaka made fresh allegations against her former best friend, Ihuoma Nneji, accusing her of deceit, blackmail, and hiding past marriages. Ihuoma Nneji is the daughter of popular transporter and owner of ABC Transport Service. In a viral video, Amaka dubbed Ihuoma “Madam Five Husbands,” claiming she’s been […]

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3 w. ago Excited Netizens React As Prophet Fufeyin Draws Massive Crowd At Cameroon Crusade

A wave of spiritual revival is sweeping across Cameroon, and at the center of it is none other than Nigeria’s renowned televangelist and billionaire philanthropist, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin. Fufeyin, the founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry based in Warri, Delta State, stormed the Central African nation with a series of miracle-packed crusade that have […]

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