In a significant diplomatic event, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, the Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See, was formally received by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Ambassador of Pope Francis to Nigeria. This momentous occasion took place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the State House in Abuja. During the ceremony, Archbishop Crotty presented his Letter of Credence to President Tinubu, alongside three other ambassadors: The High Commissioners of Canada and Sierra Leone and the Ambassador of Ethiopia.
The exchange between the Archbishop and the President was warm and cordial, with the Apostolic Nuncio conveying the greetings and prayers of Pope Francis to the President and the people of Nigeria. President Tinubu expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the contributions of the Catholic Church to Nigeria, particularly in the area of education. He also commended the Church’s efforts in reducing poverty and promoting values that enhance the nation’s image.
