President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, exchanged warm pleasantries with His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, at the Vatican, during the official mass marking the beginning of the new pontificate.
The symbolic moment came as President Tinubu joined other world leaders and dignitaries in Rome to witness the solemn installation of the new head of the Catholic Church.
President Tinubu, who is on a diplomatic visit to the Vatican, was seen interacting briefly with Pope Leo XIV, in a gesture that reflected mutual respect and global goodwill.
The Nigerian leader’s presence at the historic event underscored his administration’s ongoing commitment to interfaith diplomacy, religious tolerance, and strengthening Nigeria’s ties with the Vatican and the broader global community.
The exchange between President Tinubu and Pope Leo XIV adds to the growing list of international engagements aimed at fostering peace, unity, and cooperation across religious and cultural divides.
