June 6, 2026
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Muslim Community in Lagos Celebrates Election of New Pope, Hails Him as Symbol of World Peace

In a rare display of interfaith goodwill, the Lagos State University Muslim Community (LASUMC) has extended heartfelt congratulations to the global Catholic community on the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267th Pope, who has taken the title Pope Leo XIV. Describing the Pope’s new role as a beacon of peace in a troubled

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Biography of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost

Prior to his election as Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. Here is the biography of the 267th Bishop of Rome. By Vatican News The first Augustinian Pope, Leo XIV is the second Roman Pontiff – after Pope Francis – from the Americas. Unlike Jorge Mario Bergoglio,

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Grand Imam of al-Azhar Ahmed el-Tayeb congratulates Pope Leo XIV

Grand Imam of al-Azhar Ahmed el-Tayeb congratulated, on Thursday Pope Leo XIV on his election as Pope of the Catholic Church. El Tayeb said that he is looking forward to continuing collaboration with the new Pope in strengthening interfaith dialogue and promoting the values of human fraternity, in pursuit of global peace, coexistence, and a

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CBCN CONGRATULATES POPE LEO XIV

Congratulations to Pope Leo XIV Message from the President, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji 09 May, 2025 To the faithful and People of Goodwill, In the joy of the Easter season, we add our voice in thanking God for the successful completion of the conclave which ended with the election of

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Behold! The new pope! First American pontiff , takes the name Pope Leo XIV

By Fr. OKHUELEIGBE OSEMHANTIE AMOS In a moment of historic solemnity and global jubilation, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69 years old, from the United States of America, has been elected as the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Emerging from the conclave held in the Sistine Chapel, he has taken the papal name

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THE FIRST WORDS OF POPE LEO XIV TO THE WORLD

“Peace be with you all! Dear brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the Risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave his life for the flock of God. I too would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, to reach your families, to all people, wherever they are, to all peoples,

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Africa News

RECOWA IN SENEGAL, 2025: The Proceedings of Wednesday 7 May, 2025

By Fr. Michael BANJO &  Fr. Francis PAPA The day began with Holy Mass at 6:45 a.m. at Saint Joseph de Medina Parish, presided over by Most Rev. Joseph Afrifa, Vice President of RECOWA. The homily was delivered by Most Rev. François Xavier Gnonhossou. The morning plenary session commenced at 9:18 a.m. with a prayer

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SENEGAL: West African Bishops Open 5th RECOWA Plenary in Dakar, Call for a Synodal Church Serving Justice and Peace

By Paschal Norbert Over 130 Catholic bishops and cardinals from across West Africa are convening at the Grand Théâtre de Dakar for the 5th Plenary Assembly of the Reunion of Episcopal Conferences of West Africa (RECOWA), under the theme: “For a Synodal and Autonomous Church Serving Justice and Peace in West Africa.” The weeklong assembly,

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CSN Calls for Special Votive Masses for Election of New Pope; Faithful Advised to Rely on Verified Channels

Port Harcourt, Nigeria – 7 May 2025/Fr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie Amos The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has issued a nationwide directive to all Catholic priests to begin the celebration of *Votive Masses for the Election of a Pope* starting today, Wednesday, 7 May 2025, and to continue daily until the conclusion of the papal conclave

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Pope Francis celebrated as bridge-builder by Lutheran leaders

The Lutheran World Federation’s General Secretary reflects on the late Pope Francis’ legacy of unity, inclusion, and reconciliation and describes his witness as a source of inspiration for believers worldwide. By Linda Bordoni As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, leaders from across the Christian spectrum are remembering him not only as the

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