President Bola Tinubu says he hopes to receive Pope Leo XIV in Nigeria, describing the pontiff’s role in promoting global peace and calling for spiritual engagement. Tinubu makes the remarks while meeting Paul R. Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, at the Presidential residence in Abuja. The discussions also cover Nigeria’s commitment to peace, religious harmony and tolerance among different faith communities. Tinubu emphasises interfaith dialogue as a practical approach to addressing the country’s security challenges. He also notes what he describes as his longstanding relationship with the Catholic Church, including his role in leading a Nigerian delegation to Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration when he was honoured to attend. The President reiterates his appreciation for the Pope’s international efforts and says he looks forward to hosting him in Nigeria. Tinubu further references the Catholic Church’s contributions in education and healthcare, and his decision to return mission schools to their original owners after they had been taken over during military rule.