Robert Francis Prevost
And The Nigerians Connection
The recent election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, as the first American-born pontiff marks a historic moment for the Catholic Church.
However, beyond this milestone lies a deeper connection between the new Pope and Nigeria, rooted in his longstanding affiliation with the Augustinian Order.
In September 2016, the Augustinian Order held its international Mid-Chapter meeting in Abuja, Nigeria.
The gathering brought together Augustinian leaders from around the world to evaluate the Order’s progress and set future goals.
Among the attendees was the then Bishop Robert Prevost, O.S.A., who played a significant role in the proceedings.
.His engagement with the Augustinian brothers in Nigeria reflects a commitment to fostering global unity within the Church.
A picture of his time in Nigeria has reappeared on social media platform X.
A priest, Ugochukwu Ugwoke, shared it on his timeline with the caption, “When the new Pope visited his Augustinian brothers in Nigeria in 2016…so he knows Nigeria well.”
