Ansar-ud-Deen Society Congratulates Pope Leo XIV, Felicitates with Nigerian Catholic Church

The Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has prolonged its heartfelt congratulations to the Catholic group in Nigeria and globally on the profitable completion of the Papal Conclave and the election of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV.

In an announcement signed by the Nationwide President, Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Prince Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem, SAN, FCArb, the society described the election of Robert Prevost, the primary Pope from the Americas, as a very historic second, marking a major chapter within the historical past of the Catholic Church.

Kazeem mentioned this historic second signifies not solely the continuity of apostolic management but additionally reaffirms the unity, religion, and resilience of the worldwide Catholic Church.

He famous, “We commend the Catholic devoted in Nigeria for his or her steadfast prayers, unwavering devotion, and dedication to the non secular well-being of the Church all through this sacred course of.

“Because the Catholic group in Nigeria joins the common Church in welcoming the brand new Pontiff, we pray that his papacy can be blessed with knowledge, humility, and a deep dedication to the mission of peace, justice, and repair to all humanity. Might his management encourage renewed hope, strengthen religion, and advance the work of the Gospel each in Nigeria and internationally,” the Ansar-ud-Deen president famous.

In keeping with Kazeem, whereas the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria stays dedicated to fostering interfaith concord and understanding, within the spirit of interfaith concord,  the Ansar-ud-Deen Society invokes the phrases of the Qur’an:

“… And you will see that the closest of them in affection to the believers are those that say, ‘We’re Christians.’ That’s as a result of amongst them are monks and monks, and since they don’t seem to be boastful.”

(Surah Al-Ma’idah, 5:82)

“Might Almighty Allah proceed to bless the Catholic Church in Nigeria, strengthen the bonds of peace between our communities, and grant plentiful grace to Pope Leo XIV as he leads the flock of Christ with compassion and justice.”