Nigeria: Can an American Pope Speak to Nigerian Realities?
Monday, 12 May 2025 () [This Day] When white smoke curled into the Roman sky and the world learned that the College of Cardinals had elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, Pope Leo XIV--an American--it was met with mixed emotions across Africa. For many, particularly in Nigeria, it stirred a sense of cautious hope layered with curiosity. However, it also raised questions about whether a pontiff shaped by the wealth, power, and contradictions of the United States could truly understand the depth of Nigeria's struggles and the weight of
Monday, 12 May 2025 ()
