New Pope: Muslim Group Congratulates Catholic Community in Nigeria, Globally
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that days after the election of the new world Catholic spiritual leader, Pope Leo XIV, the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (Muslim Group), has congratulated the Catholic community in Nigeria and globally on the successful completion of the Papal Conclave and the election of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV.
OTN News further reports that the Muslim Group who disclosed this in a statement signed by its National President, Prince Mosediq Kazeem, SAN, described the election of Robert Prevost, the first American Pope, as historic and marking a significant chapter in the history of the Catholic Church.
According to him, this historic moment signified not only the continuity of apostolic leadership but also reaffirmed the unity, faith, and resilience of the global Catholic Church.
“We commend the Catholic faithful in Nigeria for their steadfast prayers, unwavering devotion, and commitment to the spiritual well-being of the Church throughout this sacred process.
“As the Catholic community in Nigeria joins the universal Church in welcoming the new Pontiff, we pray that his papacy will be blessed with wisdom, humility, and a deep dedication to the mission of peace, justice, and service to all humanity.
"May his leadership inspire renewed hope, strengthen faith, and advance the work of the Gospel both in Nigeria and across the world,” he stated.
According to Kazeem, while the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria remains committed to fostering interfaith harmony and understanding in the spirit of interfaith harmony, the group invokes the words of the Qur’an “….And you will find the nearest of them in affection to the believers are those who say, ‘We are Christians.’ That is because among them are priests and monks, and because they are not arrogant.”(Surah Al-Ma’idah, 5:82).
“May Almighty Allah continue to bless the Catholic Church in Nigeria, strengthen the bonds of peace between our communities, and grant abundant grace to Pope Leo XIV as he leads the flock of Christ with compassion and justice.” he added.
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